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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Lansing, MI
Lansing permits construction during standard daytime hours. Construction is generally allowed from 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday construction ...
Lansing, MI
Lansing addresses barking dogs under Chapter 654 (Noise) and Chapter 610 (Animals). Owning or harboring any animal that frequently makes sounds creating a no...
Lansing, MI
Lansing prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing noise under Chapter 662 of the Code of Ordinances. Quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM in residential ...
Lansing, MI
Lansing restricts the storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in residential areas. Street parking of these vehicles is limited and storage mus...
Lansing, MI
Lansing restricts parking of large commercial vehicles in residential areas. Heavy trucks and semi-trailers may not be stored in residential zones.
Lansing, MI
Lansing regulates on-street parking through Chapter 1042 and the Parking Services Division. No vehicle may park in one location on a public street for more t...
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