Utah Drone Laws and Regulations for Recreational and Part 107 Pilots

Baseline requirements

Federal Rules That Apply in Every State

These FAA rules apply everywhere in the United States. State law can add more restrictions, but it cannot replace the federal baseline.

Register drones at or above 0.55 lbs with the FAA.
Pass the free TRUST safety test before recreational flight.
Follow FAA recreational rules, including visual line of sight and airspace limits.

Fly for business under 14 CFR Part 107 with a Remote Pilot Certificate.
Register drones used for commercial work with the FAA.
Request LAANC or FAA authorization for controlled airspace operations when needed.

Review B4UFLY, TFRs, NOTAMs, airport restrictions, and Remote ID requirements.
Stay clear of national parks, military areas, stadium restrictions, and other FAA-prohibited locations.
Verify waivers or airspace approvals before operations that are outside standard Part 107 limits.

State-specific rules

Utah follows federal FAA Part 107 regulations for commercial and recreational drone operations. Private property trespass and harassment laws apply.

14 CFR 107: Maximum altitude 400 feet AGL (above ground level)
14 CFR 107.19: Remote Pilot must maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times
14 CFR 107.21: Remote Pilot must not fly in a manner that interferes with manned aircraft
14 CFR 107.39: No flight over moving vehicles or people
Private property trespass laws apply — unauthorized flight over private land is illegal
Check B4UFLY and LAANC for airspace restrictions before every flight
Recreational drones: No commercial purpose; must register with FAA
Stalking laws apply
Harassment laws apply
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: Wildlife protection
Salt Lake City International: Class B airspace LAANC required
Zion National Park: Federal airspace restrictions
Utah Department of Education: School airspace protection
Utah Department of Health: Hospital airspace protection
Utah Public Service Commission: Utility infrastructure protection
Unmanned aircraft system use requirements: Restricts how law enforcement may obtain, receive, or use data acquired through an unmanned aircraft system.
Utah Code § 72-14-303: Weaponized unmanned aircraft restrictions — Generally prohibits flying an unmanned aircraft carrying a weapon or with a weapon attached, subject to exceptions.

Commercial: Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) required. Recreational: Register at faadronezone.faa.gov and pass TRUST test.

Project and permit planning

No statewide commercial drone insurance requirement identified.

Insurance may still be required by clients, venues, public-property permits, or local film and operations permits.

Verify local permit conditions before flight and confirm insurance language in every contract or venue requirement.