2 rules for unincorporated Shawnee County, Kansas.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone flying over Shawnee County is governed mainly by the FAA, not the county. Federal law (49 U.S.C. 44809) requires flying below 400 feet within visual line of sight, and drones over 0.55 pounds must be registered with the FAA.
49 U.S.C. § 44809(a)
a person may operate a small unmanned aircraft without specific certification or operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration if the operation adheres to all of the following limitations: (1) The aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes.
Commercial drone pilots operating in Shawnee County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Kansas adds no commercial drone license, but the controlled airspace over Topeka and county or city park launch rules still apply.
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