Drone Rules in Idaho (2026)

9 rules on the books across Idaho, 5 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 Code 21-213 prohibits using unmanned aircraft systems to conduct surveillance, gather evidence, or photograph…

In unincorporated Bannock County, flying a recreational drone at the county's recreation and events services areas is…

Ada County Code 5-4-10 bans flying a drone in ways that harass or endanger people, invade a reasonable expectation of…

Additional permits and requirements for using drones for business purposes like photography, delivery, or inspections.

Commercial drone use in Idaho is governed primarily by FAA Part 107, which preempts most state and local regulation of…

Caldwell zones commercial drone delivery hubs under City Code § 10-12-03-17. Large hubs need a Special Use Permit in…

Bans on launching, landing, or operating drones in city and county parks, with exceptions for designated model-aircraft fields.

Flying, launching or landing a drone at Bannock County's Downey Fairgrounds, Events Center or Portneuf Wellness Complex…

Canyon County bans drones from its parks unless the parks director authorizes the flight. County Code Section…

Meridian bans operating a drone in city parks whenever other people are present, grouping it with remote-controlled…

Ada County's unmanned aircraft ordinance, Code 5-4-10, requires every drone operator to carry an FAA remote pilot…