2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Scott County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone flying in Scott County follows federal FAA rules under 49 U.S.C. §44809: pass the free TRUST test, register drones over 0.55 lbs, stay below 400 feet, and keep the aircraft in sight.
49 U.S.C. §44809
(1) The aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes. ... (3) The aircraft is flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in direct communication with the operator.
Commercial drone work in Scott County needs an FAA Part 107 certificate plus Minnesota's own layer: annual MnDOT state registration ($25) and, for services to others, a commercial operations license ($30), with proof of insurance.
14 CFR §107.31
With vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, the remote pilot in command, the visual observer (if one is used), and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small unmanned aircraft system must be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight
1 cities in Scott County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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