Recreational drones in Davenport follow FAA rules, not a local ordinance: register any drone over 0.55 pounds, pass the free TRUST test, stay under 400 feet, and keep the aircraft in visual line of sight.
Davenport does not regulate recreational drones locally; hobbyist flights fall under the FAA's Exception for Recreational Flyers (49 U.S.C. §44809). Drones over 0.55 pounds must carry FAA registration ($5, valid three years), and every recreational flyer must pass the TRUST safety test. Operators fly below 400 feet, within visual line of sight, and clear of Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) and Quad City International Airport (MLI); controlled airspace needs LAANC authorization. Iowa Code §808.15 bars drone-gathered information as court evidence absent a warrant. Launching from city parks may require Parks and Recreation permission.
FAA penalties for unsafe recreational operation reach tens of thousands of dollars, and reckless flight near airports carries federal criminal exposure. Davenport imposes no local drone fine, but trespass and nuisance rules still apply.
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