Kansas Drone Laws and Regulations [2023]

In this article, you will know the latest Kansas drone laws and regulations.

Just to be clear, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a set of drone regulations that are applicable across the country.

But if you want to fly a drone in the state of Kansas, the following additional regulations apply.

Drone Laws in Kansas State

The Kansas legislature enforced some rules and regulations that will apply to the entire state.

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism

• The use of UAS is only permitted within specified UAS operating areas located at some state parks. Within the operating areas, flying over people, structures, campgrounds, or beaches is prohibited.
• Prohibits the use of a UAS for hunting. Both federal (16 USC 742j1) and state (32-1003) statutes prohibit the use of aircraft to take wildlife.
• Permits the use of UAS for filming on land not owned or managed by KDWPT as long as it is not used as part of taking or locating the game.

For more information about UAS use, contact the state park or appropriate regional office. Contact information is available on the department website, www.ksoutdoors.com

Senate Bill 319 (2016)

This Kansas law defines harassment as per the “Protection from Stalking Act” to include drone operations over or near any dwelling, occupied vehicle, or any other place where a person may have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

City and County Drone Laws in Kansas

Local drone laws in the state of Kansas refer to policies and rules that are enacted and implemented by counties, cities, or towns.

City of Wichita, Kansas, Drone Laws (2016)

According to this rule,

• The release, launch, or operation of UAVs at or from any Airport, Airport property or property immediately adjacent to and bordering Airport property is not permitted without the prior written consent of the Director.
• A fine of not more than $500 and/or a maximum jail sentence of not more than six months and/or both such fine and imprisonment are the penalties for breaking this statute.

City of Prairie Village, Kansas (2019)

According to this ordinance,

• Prohibits drone operations close to any person in a manner that is offensive to a reasonable expectation of safety from bodily harm, without such person’s consent.
• Prohibits flying drones over an individual or an open-air event venue where more than 100 persons are gathered without the consent of both the venue owner or operator and the event sponsor or organizer.
• Forbids flying drones over someone else’s property without the consent of the property owner or lawful occupant.

Note: Kansas drone laws are subject to change. The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. For more information on flying drones in Kansas, visit the FAA’s website or the official websites of the respective departments or consult an attorney.