2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drones in Dane County follow FAA rules (49 USC §44809): TRUST test, registration if over 0.55 lbs, 400-ft ceiling, VLOS. Madison/Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) Class C airspace restricts flights. Madison Parks prohibit launches without permit.
Commercial drone operators in Dane County need FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. MSN Airport Class C requires LAANC. Madison film permits (MGO §9.24) may apply for commercial photography. Part 107 waivers needed for night ops and flights over people.
1 cities in Dane County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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