Commercial drone operators in Michigan follow FAA Part 107 plus state UAS Act rules, with local commercial-drone ordinances preempted.
MCL 259.301 et seq. establishes Michigan's UAS framework, expressly preempting local rules on commercial UAS operation. Commercial operators must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and comply with state-specific prohibitions including MCL 259.320 (no weaponization) and MCL 752.795a (use during felony enhances penalties). Operators capturing images for hire must respect privacy laws and trespass statutes.
Violations of state UAS provisions range from civil infractions to felony enhancements under MCL 752.795a.
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Flint, MI
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Flint, MI
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Flint, MI
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Flint, MI
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