Drone Rules in Michigan (2026)

8 rules on the books across Michigan, 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.

Michigan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (PA 436 of 2016, MCL §259.301–259.327) creates a comprehensive state framework…

Clinton Township does not regulate ordinary recreational drone flight, which is preempted by the FAA, but it does…

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission bans flying a remote-controlled airplane, helicopter, drone, car or boat…

Recreational drone use in Oakland County is governed by federal law (49 USC 44809 and FAA Part 107 where applicable)…

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

Commercial drone work in Oakland County, real estate photography in Bloomfield Hills, roof inspections in Troy…

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

Flying a drone anywhere in a Clinton Township park takes a permit. Section 1062.18 restricts every remote-controlled…

Flying a drone in a Muskegon County park requires prior written permission from the County or its designee. Section…

Code of Ottawa County § 400.3.1.16(a)(iii) bars operating a remote-controlled airplane, helicopter, drone, car, boat…