Drone Rules in Utah (2026)

5 rules on the books across Utah, 2 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.

Utah expressly preempts local regulation of unmanned aircraft systems, reserving authority to the state and federal…

Recreational drone flying in Salt Lake County is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 / 49 USC §44809 (TRUST test…

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

Commercial drone use in Utah is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 with Utah's UAS preemption statute limiting local…

Commercial drone work in Salt Lake County (real estate photography, construction progress mapping, inspections…

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

Flying a drone on or near Salt Lake City's Airport System is prohibited unless the Airport Director gives express…