Drone Rules in Indiana (2026)

4 rules on the books across Indiana, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Park Drone Restrictions

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

Fort Wayne code bans using any city park as a takeoff or landing field for aircraft, balloons, parachutes, hang gliders…

No-fly zones near commercial airports, FAA controlled-airspace authorization (LAANC), and additional state/local proximity rules.

Fort Wayne requires advance notice to the city before flying a drone within 2.5 miles of Fort Wayne International…

Temporary flight restrictions over stadiums, parades, and major public events, plus the federal sports-stadium TFR rules.

Flying a UAV within 500 yards of, or above, a sports game, concert or other public event is illegal countywide in…

Fort Wayne bars drone takeoff, landing, or overflight within 500 yards of any permitted public event unless the…