Drone Rules in Jefferson County, MO (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Jefferson County, Missouri.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Drone Restrictions
Jefferson County bars model aircraft and drones from every county park except River Bend Park in Eureka. Photographers, enthusiasts and schools who want to fly a drone elsewhere in the park system must first get a special-use permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation, issued at the Director's discretion.
Jefferson County, MO Restricts Drones in Parks
Significant RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances § 240.080(S)
Radio-Controlled (RC) Vehicles/Model Vehicles. No model aircraft/drones, or other model vehicles with internal combustion engines shall be operated in any Jefferson County-owned, -maintained, or -controlled parks, except River Bend Park, 6950 River Bend Drive, Eureka, Missouri. Enthusiasts, photographers, schools, or similar persons or entities may request special use permits to use such restri...
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