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.
Any drone flight for pay, from real-estate photos in Prior Lake to roof inspections in Shakopee, falls under 14 CFR Part 107. The pilot passes the FAA knowledge exam and holds a Remote Pilot Certificate. Minnesota adds requirements the FAA does not: under MN Stat. §360.55, a UAS used commercially must be registered with MnDOT for $25 a year, and MN Stat. §360.59 requires proof of insurance. Operators who advertise drone services also need a $30 commercial operations license under MN Stat. §360.075. Controlled airspace near Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) requires LAANC authorization.
Flying commercially without Part 107, MnDOT registration, or required insurance brings FAA civil penalties up to roughly $30,000 per violation, plus state enforcement by MnDOT Aeronautics.
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