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Illinois Drones

✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026

Restricted areas, airspace rules, park regulations. 1 state-level rule for Illinois, each linked to its official government source.

Warning

Hunting Interference and Privacy Laws

Illinois prohibits drone interference with hunters. Chicago has local regulations.

Illinois prohibits using drones to interfere with hunters or fishermen (720 ILCS 5/48-3). Privacy laws protect against unwanted surveillance. Chicago has local drone ordinances - check before flying. OHare and Midway have extensive TFRs. State parks have varying policies. Cannot fly over correctional facilities.

Official sources (verified August 18, 2026)

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