Recreational drone flying in Scott County follows federal FAA rules under 49 U.S.C. §44809: pass the free TRUST test, register drones over 0.55 lbs, stay below 400 feet, and keep the aircraft in sight.
Minnesota adds no recreational drone license, so federal rules govern flights over Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the townships alike. Under 49 U.S.C. §44809 you fly strictly for fun, keep the drone in visual line of sight, give way to manned aircraft, and stay under 400 feet. Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) sits just north in Eden Prairie, and MSP's Class B airspace reaches into the metro, so controlled airspace near these fields requires LAANC authorization before takeoff. Night flights need anti-collision lighting. Scott County and Three Rivers regional parks may restrict drone launches.
Flying without TRUST, above 400 feet, or in controlled airspace without authorization exposes the operator to FAA civil penalties reaching thousands of dollars per incident.
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