North Dakota Commercial Drone Operations and Part 107 Rules

Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System operations require FAA Part 107 certification, drone registration, and compliance with airspace authorization through LAANC. Operations beyond visual line of sight, over people, or at night require waivers. North Dakota actively supports UAS industry development through the Northern Plains UAS Test Site and Vantis BVLOS network. NDCC 2-05.2 governs surveillance and law enforcement drone use, requiring warrants except in exigent circumstances. Local governments cannot regulate flight altitude, paths, or operations, though they may control takeoff and landing on public land.

Operating commercially without Part 107 certification triggers FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation. State surveillance violations may be class A misdemeanors.