Drone Rules in Idaho (2026)
7 rules on the books across Idaho, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Recreational Drones
Local rules for flying drones as a hobby, including where you can fly, altitude limits, and restrictions near parks and public events.
Idaho: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsIdaho Code 21-213 prohibits using unmanned aircraft systems to conduct surveillance, gather evidence, or photograph…
Read full rule →Ada County
Some RestrictionsAda County Code 5-4-10 bans flying a drone in ways that harass or endanger people, invade a reasonable expectation of…
Read full rule →Commercial Drones
Additional permits and requirements for using drones for business purposes like photography, delivery, or inspections.
Idaho: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsCommercial drone use in Idaho is governed primarily by FAA Part 107, which preempts most state and local regulation of…
Read full rule →Caldwell
Significant RestrictionsCaldwell zones commercial drone delivery hubs under City Code § 10-12-03-17. Large hubs need a Special Use Permit in…
Read full rule →Park Drone Restrictions
Bans on launching, landing, or operating drones in city and county parks, with exceptions for designated model-aircraft fields.
Canyon County
Heavy RestrictionsCanyon County bans drones from its parks unless the parks director authorizes the flight. County Code Section…
Read full rule →Meridian
Significant RestrictionsMeridian bans operating a drone in city parks whenever other people are present, grouping it with remote-controlled…
Read full rule →Ada County
Some RestrictionsAda County's unmanned aircraft ordinance, Code 5-4-10, requires every drone operator to carry an FAA remote pilot…
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