Drone Rules in Washington County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Drone Restrictions
Washington County Ordinance No. 218, Chapter IV, Section 5 bans using any county park or conservation area as a starting or landing field for aircraft, hot air balloons, hang gliders or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/drones unless a use permit authorizes it. The rule covers all county-operated parks, not cities' own parks.
Washington County Bans Drone Landings in Parks
Significant RestrictionsWashington County, MN Ordinance No. 218, Chapter IV, Section 5
It shall be unlawful to use a park or conservation area as a starting or landing field for aircraft, hot air balloons, parachutes, hang gliders, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), "drones", or other flying apparatus, unless otherwise authorized by use permit.
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