Idaho Drones

✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026

Restricted areas, airspace rules, park regulations. 2 state-level rules for Idaho, each linked to its official government source.

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Drone Registration - FAA Requirements

All drones 250g+ must be FAA registered. Recreational: TRUST certificate required. Commercial: Part 107 license required.

FAA DRONE REGISTRATION & LICENSING
REMOTE ID (REQUIRED 2024+)
All drones must broadcast Remote ID:
• Standard Remote ID module, or
• Broadcast via controller app

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Standard FAA Rules - Extensive Public Land

Idaho follows FAA regulations. Extensive BLM and National Forest land generally drone-friendly.

Idaho follows FAA regulations for flight operations, but state law adds a privacy restriction: Idaho Code 21-213 prohibits using a UAS to conduct surveillance of, or photograph/record, targeted persons or private property without written consent, and creates a civil cause of action for violations. Extensive BLM and National Forest land allows drone use. Yellowstone and Craters of the Moon NM prohibit drones. State parks generally allow drones. Boise has no specific ordinances. Mountain terrain may affect GPS and radio signals.

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