Drone Laws
in Missouri (2023)

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Missouri State Drone Laws
These laws apply in the entire state.

House Bill 1963 Section 577.800

Prohibits the use of drones within 400 feet altitude and within the property of an open-air facility. These include any sports, theater, performing arts, or other entertainment facility with a capacity of five thousand people or more and not completely enclosed by a roof or other structure.

Ref House Bill 1963 Section 577.800

 

House Bill 1963 Section 632.575

Prohibits the use of drones within 400 feet vertical distance over a mental health hospital’s property line.

Ref House Bill 1963 Section 577.800

These laws apply in some areas.

Local drone laws in Missouri refer to policies and regulations that are enacted and enforced at the county, city, or town levels.

 

Jackson County

  • Prohibits the use of drones and other remote-controlled aircraft in areas that are not designated for such operations.
  • A person operating a drone within designated areas in Jackson County parks must first purchase a proper operating permit issued by the County.
  • A person operating a drone within designated areas in Jackson County parks shall display frequency flags and channel numbers on the transmitter.
  • Liability insurance of at least the minimum limits offered by the AMA will be required for all drone operations on or above park land.
  • Prohibits the use of drones with a sound level in excess of 98 decibels from a distance of 50 or more feet.

Ref County Code Chapter 50 – Park Regulations

 

City of Columbia

Prohibits all drone operations within city parks except only in designated areas and upon securing a Special Use Permit issued by the director of parks.

Ref Code of Ordinances Chapter 17

 

St. Louis Forest Park

Allows drone operations in St. Louis Forest Park but only after application through official channels. Interested users may submit applications to the City Hall for a Public Service Permit. Applications must include a copy of the pilot’s license, a description of the specs of the drone, and insurance with $1 million coverage.

Ref Forest Park Rules, Safety and Security

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