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Minnesota Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: Minnesota (243.552) makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone over a state correctional facility without the corrections commissioner's consent; a gross misdemeanor if used to record it.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering Minnesota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IowaRestricted
Iowa makes it a class D felony to fly a drone in, on, or above a jail, correctional or juvenile detention facility (Iowa Code 719.9).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
North DakotaInfo
No North Dakota statute criminalizes drone flight over critical infrastructure or correctional facilities; the UAS chapter covers only law-enforcement surveillance and weaponized drones.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota (SDCL 50-15-3): a Class 6 felony to operate a drone over the grounds of a prison, correctional facility, jail, juvenile detention or any military facility without the administrator's authorization.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Wisconsin (114.045) imposes a forfeiture up to $5,000 to operate a drone over a correctional institution or its grounds without authorization.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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