Minnesota statutes & regulations

Think a law is missing or out of date?

Please help us keep this database up to date by adding or editing a law. See our contribution guidelines for more information about contributing.

Registration Violation Penalty (MN Statute 360.60)Effective: 1/1/1970

Failure to register an unmanned aircraft system as required by statute is a misdemeanor.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Commercial UAS License Fee (MN Statute 360.018)Effective: 1/1/1970

The commissioner may license commercial unmanned aircraft operations, with an original and renewal license fee of \$30.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Small UAS Registration (MN Statute 360.55 Subd.9)Effective: 1/1/1970

Any small unmanned aircraft system weighing less than 55 pounds must register annually with the state for a \$25 fee; recreational-only systems are exempt.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Flight and Landing Limitations (MN Statute 360.012)Effective: 1/1/1970

Flight over lands or waters of the state is lawful unless conducted at altitudes so low as to interfere with the use of the land or be imminently dangerous; landing on lands or waters of another without consent is unlawful except in emergencies.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

State Parks Drone Prohibition (MN DNR Rules)Effective: 1/1/1970

Unlawful to land unmanned aircraft on lands or waters within any state park, state recreation area, or state wayside.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

UAS Use Violations & Penalties (MN Statute 360.075)Effective: 1/1/1970

Lists misdemeanors for offenses including reckless operation, tampering with aircraft, discharging weapons from an aircraft, stunt flying, and dropping objects without authorization.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025