Commercial drone use in Utah is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 with Utah's UAS preemption statute limiting local interference. State law adds restrictions for emergencies, wildfires, and correctional facilities applicable to all operators.
Commercial drone operations in Utah require a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, drone registration, and compliance with Remote ID. Utah Code Title 72, Chapter 14 reserves UAS operational regulation to the state and federal governments, so cities and counties may not require additional commercial UAS permits or fees that conflict with federal rules. Operators must avoid temporary flight restrictions over wildfires, sporting events, and emergency scenes. Utah has also enacted privacy provisions (Utah Code 63G-18) restricting government use of UAS for surveillance and limiting weaponization. Commercial operators flying for hire over private property still face state trespass and privacy tort exposure.
Flying without a Part 107 certificate or registration risks FAA civil penalties up to $32,666; state criminal exposure applies for emergency-scene, wildfire, or correctional-facility incursions.
South Jordan, UT
South Jordan animal ordinances prohibit dogs from creating excessive noise disturbing neighbors. All dogs must be licensed annually through Salt Lake County ...
South Jordan, UT
Aircraft noise is federally preempted under the FAA Act (49 U.S.C. §40103). South Jordan is located south of Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Flig...
South Jordan, UT
Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours, or at unreasonable volume at any time, violates South Jordan Title 5 Chapter 3 noise pro...
South Jordan, UT
Utah Code §41-6a-1406 defines abandoned vehicles as unattended for 48+ hours on public highways. South Jordan Code Compliance prohibits abandoned, inoperable...
South Jordan, UT
South Jordan allows wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, and chain link in most zones under Title 17, though HOAs in Daybreak and similar communities typicall...
South Jordan, UT
South Jordan Title 17 zoning limits fences to 4 ft in front yards and 6 ft in side/rear yards in standard residential zones. Taller fences require a zoning a...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Salt Lake County.
See how other cities in Salt Lake County handle commercial drones.
See how South Jordan's commercial drones rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.