Drone Rules in South Dakota (2026)

4 rules on the books across South Dakota, 1 city or county. 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.

South Dakota does NOT regulate hobby drone flight by altitude, daylight, registration, or operator-age rules at the…

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

Commercial drone operation in South Dakota is governed primarily by federal FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certificate…

In Rapid City, remote control drones flown in any city park must stay at least 50 feet from anyone besides the pilot…

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

Rapid City requires remote control drones flown in city parks to follow all state and federal aviation rules and to…