Drone Rules in Dakota County, MN (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Dakota County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dakota County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Commercial Drones
Dakota County confines drone flying to established designated areas in its parks under Section 4.4, and separately lists flying a drone as a commercial activity requiring a Special Use Permit under Section 4.1.
Drone Rules for Dakota County Parks
Significant RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Sections 4.1 and 4.4
Aviation takeoffs or landings, including aircraft, hot air balloons, parachutes, hang gliders, or other flying apparatus, are only allowed in a Dakota County park with a Special Use Permit. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones) may only be used in established designated areas. [Section 4.1:] The following commercial activities may be approved by a SUP: Photography; Filming; Using park space...
Park Drone Restrictions
Dakota County Ordinance No. 107 confines unmanned aerial vehicles to established, designated areas within county parks, grouping drones with aircraft, hot air balloons, and parachutes under the ordinance's Aviation section.
Drone Use in Dakota County Parks
Significant RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Section 4.4
Section 4.4 - Aviation Aviation takeoffs or landings, including aircraft, hot air balloons, parachutes, hang gliders, or other flying apparatus, are only allowed in a Dakota County park with a Special Use Permit. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones) may only be used in established designated areas.
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