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Timms Hill is the highest natural point in Wisconsin at 1,951.5 ft (594.8 m); it is located in the Town of Hill, Price County.
Wisconsin government website just for reference.
The WIDOT has a WIDOT UAS Page.
Wisconsin Legislature in case more laws were written since this book was published.
Last updated on December 4, 2024
Airspace
In addition to checking the FAA UAS Facility Map or B4UFLY or SkyVector or Google Maps one should consider also FAA JO 7400.10F – Special Use Airspace which is an order, published yearly, providing a listing of all regulatory and non-regulatory special use airspace areas, as well as issued but not yet implemented amendments to those areas established by the FAA.
Special Use Airspace consists of airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth wherein activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein limitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both. The vertical limits of special use airspace are measured by designated altitude floors and ceilings expressed as flight levels or as feet above MSL. Unless otherwise specified, the word “to” (an altitude or flight level) means “to and including” (that altitude or flight level). The horizontal limits of special use airspace are measured by boundaries described by geographic coordinates or other appropriate references that clearly define their perimeter. The period of time during which a designation of special use airspace is in effect is stated in the designation. All bearings and radials in this part are true from point of origin. Unless otherwise specified, all mileages in this part are stated as statute miles.
Restricted Areas: No person may operate an aircraft within a restricted area between the designated altitudes and during the time of designation, unless they have the advance permission of:
(a) The using agency described in § 73.15; or
(b) The controlling agency described in § 73.17.
These using agencies may be the agency, organization, or military command whose activity within a restricted area necessitated the area being so designated. Upon the request of the FAA, the using agency shall execute a letter establishing procedures for joint use of a restricted area by the using agency and the controlling agency, under which the using agency would notify the controlling agency whenever the controlling agency may grant permission for transit through the restricted area in accordance with the terms of the letter. The using agency shall:
(1) Schedule activities within the restricted area;
(2) Authorize transit through, or flight within, the restricted area as feasible; and
(3) Contain within the restricted area all activities conducted therein in accordance with the purpose for which it was designated.
For the purposes of this part, the controlling agency is the FAA facility that may authorize transit through or flight within a restricted area in accordance with a joint-use letter issued under § 73.15.
Prohibited Areas: No person may operate an aircraft within a prohibited area unless authorization has been granted by the using agency. For the purpose of this subpart, the using agency is the agency, organization or military command that established the requirements for the prohibited area.
Military Operations Areas: A Military Operations Area (MOA) is airspace established outside of Class A airspace to separate/segregate certain nonhazardous military activities from IFR traffic and to identify for VFR traffic where these activities are conducted. Activities. MOA’s are established to contain certain military activities such as air combat maneuvers, air intercepts, acrobatics, etc.
Alert Areas: Airspace which may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which is hazardous to aircraft.
Warning Areas: A non regulatory warning area is airspace of defined dimensions designated over international waters that contains activity which may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. The purpose of such warning areas is to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger. Activities may be hazardous.
National Security Areas: A national security area (NSA) consists of airspace of defined vertical and lateral dimensions established at locations where there is a requirement for increased security of ground facilities. The purpose of such national security areas is to request pilot cooperation by voluntarily avoiding flight through the NSA. When circumstances dictate a need for a greater level of security, flight in an NSA may be temporarily prohibited by regulation under the provisions of 14 CFR Section 99.7, Special Security Instructions. Such prohibitions will be issued by FAA Headquarters and disseminated via the US NOTAM System.
Crewed Aircraft in your Airspace
CREWED AIRCRAFT
Wisconsin Statute 29.083
Interference with hunting, fishing or trapping.
(1) Definition. In this section, “activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping” means travel, camping, scouting, target shooting, dog training, animal baiting or feeding, or other acts that are preparatory to lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping and that are done by a hunter, fisher, or trapper or by a member of a hunting, fishing, or trapping party.
(2) Prohibitions.
(a) No person may interfere or attempt to interfere with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping with the intent to prevent the taking of a wild animal, or intentionally interfere with or intentionally attempt to interfere with an activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping, by doing any of the following:
- Harassing a wild animal or by engaging in an activity that tends to harass wild animals.
- Impeding or obstructing a person who is engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.
- Impeding or obstructing a person who is engaged in an activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.
- Disturbing the personal property of a person engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.
- Disturbing a lawfully placed hunting blind or stand.
- Disturbing lawfully placed bait or other material used to feed or attract a wild animal.
- Engaging in a series of 2 or more acts carried out over time, however short or long, that show a continuity of purpose and that are intended to impede or obstruct a person who is engaged in lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping, or an activity associated with lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping, including any of the following:
- Maintaining a visual or physical proximity to the person.
- Approaching or confronting the person.
- Photographing, videotaping, audiotaping, or through other electronic means, monitoring or recording the activities of the person. This subd. 7. c. applies regardless of where the act occurs.
- Causing a person to engage in any of the acts described in subd. 7. a. to c.
- Using a drone, as defined in s. 941.292 (1), to conduct any activity prohibited under subds. 1. to 7.
(b) No person may knowingly fail to obey the order of a warden or other law enforcement officer to desist from conduct in violation of par. (a) if the order is based on any of the following:
- The warden or other law enforcement officer personally observed such conduct by the person.
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Wisconsin Statute 114.04
Flying and landing, limitations. Subject to ss. 114.105 (3) and 175.55, and except as provided in ss. 114.045 and 942.10, flight of or in aircraft or spacecraft over the lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to intentionally interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted as to be imminently dangerous or damaging to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath. The landing of an aircraft or spacecraft on the lands or waters of another, without the person’s consent, is unlawful, except in the case of a forced landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or spacecraft or the aeronaut or astronaut shall be liable, as provided in s. 114.05.
Wisconsin Statute 114.045
Limitation on the operation of drones.
(1) No person may operate a drone, as defined in s. 941.292 (1), over a correctional institution, as defined in s. 801.02 (7) (a) 1., including any grounds of the institution, except that a person may operate a drone over an institution that is a state facility with the express authorization of the secretary of corrections or his or her designee or over an institution that is a county facility with the express authorization of the sheriff of the county or his or her designee.
(2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be required to forfeit not more than $5,000.
(3) A law enforcement officer investigating an alleged violation of sub. (1) shall seize and transfer to the department of corrections or authority in charge of the correctional institution any photograph, motion picture, other visual representation, or data that represents a visual image that was created or recorded by a drone during an alleged violation of sub. (1).
Wisconsin Statute 114.05
Damages by aircraft or spacecraft.
The liability of the owner, lessee and pilot of every aircraft or spacecraft operating over the lands or waters of this state for injuries or damage to persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of such aircraft or spacecraft, or the dropping or falling of the aircraft or spacecraft or of any object or material therefrom, shall be determined by the law applicable to torts on land, except that there shall be a presumption of liability on the part of the owner, lessee or pilot, as the case may be, where injury or damage is caused by the dropping or falling of the aircraft or spacecraft or of any object or material therefrom, which presumption may be rebutted by proof that the injury or damage was not caused by negligence on the part of the owner, lessee or pilot and the burden of proof in such case shall be upon such owner, lessee or pilot to show absence of negligence on his or her part.
Wisconsin Statute 114.09
Intoxicated and reckless flying; penalty.
(1) (a) In this subsection:
“Drug” has the meaning specified in s. 450.01 (10).
“Prohibited alcohol concentration” means an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more if there is no passenger in the aircraft, more than 0.00 if there is a passenger in the aircraft.
(b) 1. No person may operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances or controlled substance analogs under ch. 961 or a combination thereof, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely operating an aircraft, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely operating an aircraft.
1m. No person may operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground if the person has a prohibited alcohol concentration.
No person may operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. In determining whether the operation was careless or reckless the court shall consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.
The court shall make a written report of all convictions, including bail or appearance money forfeitures, obtained under this section to the department, which shall send the report to the proper federal agency.
(2) (a) Any person violating sub. (1) (b) 1. or 1m:
Shall forfeit not less than $150 nor more than $300, except as provided in subds. 6. and 7.
Except as provided in subd. 6., shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $1,100 and imprisoned for not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months if the number of convictions under ss. 940.09(1) and 940.25 in the person’s lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations, and other convictions counted under s. 343.307 (1) within a 10-year period, equals 2, except that suspensions, revocations, or convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as one.
Except as provided in subds. 6. And 7., shall be fined not less than $600 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not less than 30 days nor more than one year in the county jail if the number of convictions under ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25 in the person’s lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations, and other convictions counted under s. 343.307 (1), equals 3, except that suspensions, revocations, or convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as one.
Except as provided in subds. 6. and 7., shall be fined not less than $600 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not less than 60 days nor more than one year in the county jail if the number of convictions under ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25 in the person’s lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations, and other convictions counted under s. 343.307 (1), equals 4, except that suspensions, revocations, or convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as one.
Except as provided in subds. 6. and 7., is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be fined not less than $600 and imprisoned for not less than 6 months if the number of convictions under ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25 in the person’s lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations, and other convictions counted under s. 343.307 (1), equals 5 or more, except that suspensions, revocations, or convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as one. If there was a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the aircraft at the time of the violation that gave rise to the conviction under sub. (1) (b) 1. or 1m., the applicable minimum and maximum forfeitures, fines, or imprisonment under subd. 1., 2., 3., 4., or 5. for the conviction are doubled. An offense under sub. (1) (b) 1. or 1m., that subjects a person to a penalty under subd. 3., 4., or 5. when there is a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the aircraft is a felony and the place of imprisonment shall be determined under s. 973.02. a. If a person convicted had an alcohol concentration of 0.17 to 0.199, the applicable minimum and maximum fines under subd. 3. to 5. are doubled. If a person convicted had an alcohol concentration of 0.20 to 0.249, the applicable minimum and maximum fines under subd. 3. to 5. are tripled. If a person convicted had an alcohol concentration of 0.25 or above, the applicable minimum and maximum fines under subd. 3. to 5. are quadrupled.
(b) In par. (a) 1. to 5., the time period shall be measured from the dates of the refusals or violations that resulted in the revocation or convictions. If a person has a suspension, revocation, or conviction for any offense under a local ordinance or a state statute of another state that would be counted under s. 343.307 (1), that suspension, revocation or conviction shall count as a prior suspension, revocation, or conviction under par. (a) 1. to 5.
(bm)
Except as provided in subd. 1. a. or b., the court shall order the person violating sub. (1) (b) 1. or 1m. to submit to and comply with an assessment by an approved public treatment facility as defined in s. 51.45 (2) (c) for examination of the person’s use of alcohol, controlled substances, or controlled substance analogs and development of an airman safety plan for the person. The court shall notify the person, the department, and the proper federal agency of the assessment order. The assessment order shall: If the person is a resident, refer the person to an approved public treatment facility in the county in which the person resides. The facility named in the order may provide for assessment of the person in another approved public treatment facility. The order shall provide that, if the person is temporarily residing in another state, the facility named in the order may refer the person to an appropriate treatment facility in that state for assessment and development of an airman safety plan for the person satisfying the requirements of that state. If the person is a nonresident, refer the person to an approved public treatment facility in this state. The order shall provide that the facility named in the order may refer the person to an appropriate treatment facility in the state in which the person resides for assessment and development of an airman safety plan for the person satisfying the requirements of that state. Require a person who is referred to a treatment facility in another state under subd. 1. a. or b. to furnish the department written verification of his or her compliance from the agency that administers the assessment and airman safety plan program. The person shall provide initial verification of compliance within 60 days after the date of his or her conviction. The requirement to furnish verification of compliance may be satisfied by receipt by the department of such verification from the agency that administers the assessment and airman safety plan program. The department of health services shall establish standards for assessment procedures and the airman safety plan programs by rule. The department of health services shall establish by rule conflict of interest guidelines for providers. Prior to developing a plan that specifies treatment, the facility shall make a finding that treatment is necessary and appropriate services are available. The facility shall submit a report of the assessment and the airman safety plan within 14 days to the county department under s. 51.42, the plan provider, the department of transportation, the appropriate federal agency, and the person, except that, upon request by the facility and the person, the county department may extend the period for assessment for not more than 20 additional workdays. The county department shall notify the department of transportation regarding any such extension.The assessment report shall order compliance with an airman safety plan. The report shall inform the person of the fee provisions under s. 46.03 (18) (f). The safety plan may include a component that makes the person aware of the effect of his or her offense on a victim and a victim’s family. The safety plan may include treatment for the person’s misuse, abuse, or dependence on alcohol, controlled substances, or controlled substance analogs. If the plan requires inpatient treatment, the treatment shall not exceed 30 days. An airman safety plan under this paragraph shall include a termination date consistent with the plan that shall not extend beyond one year. The county department under s. 51.42 shall assure notification of the department of transportation and the person of the person’s compliance or noncompliance with assessment and treatment.
(c) Any person violating sub. (1) (b) 2.:
May be required to forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $200, except as provided in subd. 2.
May be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than one year in the county jail or both if the total of convictions under sub. (1) (b) 2. equals 2 or more in a 4-year period. The 4-year period shall be measured from the dates of the violations that resulted in the convictions.
Wisconsin Statute 114.105
Local regulation.
(1) In this section:
(a) “Drone” means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
(b) “Political subdivision” means a city, village, town, or county.
State Preemption
(2) A political subdivision may adopt any ordinance in strict conformity with the provisions of this chapter and impose the same penalty for violation of any of its provisions except that an ordinance under this subsection may not provide for the suspension or revocation of pilot or aircraft licenses or certificates.
(3) A political subdivision may enact an ordinance limiting the use of drones by the political subdivision.
(4) (a) No political subdivision may enact any ordinance governing aircraft or aeronautics or spacecraft or astronautics contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or federal law.
(b) Except as provided in sub. (3), no political subdivision may regulate the ownership or operation of a drone.
Wisconsin Statute 175.55
Use of drones restricted.
(1) In this section:
(a) “Drone” has the meaning given in s. 114.105 (1) (a).
(b) “Wisconsin law enforcement agency” has the meaning given in s. 165.77 (1) (c) and includes the department of justice and a tribal law enforcement agency.
(2) No Wisconsin law enforcement agency may use a drone to gather evidence or other information in a criminal investigation from or at a place or location where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy without first obtaining a search warrant under s. 968.12. This subsection does not apply to the use of a drone in a public place or to assist in an active search and rescue operation, to locate an escaped prisoner, to surveil a place or location for the purpose of executing an arrest warrant, or if a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the use of a drone is necessary to prevent imminent danger to an individual or to prevent imminent destruction of evidence.
Wisconsin Statute 941.292
Possession of a weaponized drone.
(1) In this section, “drone” means a powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, and can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely. A drone may be expendable or recoverable.
(2) Whoever operates any weaponized drone is guilty of a Class H felony. This subsection does not apply to a member of the U.S. armed forces or national guard acting in his or her official capacity.
Wisconsin Statute 942.10
Use of a drone.
Whoever uses a drone, as defined in s. 175.55 (1) (a), with the intent to photograph, record, or otherwise observe another individual in a place or location where the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy is guilty of Class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer authorized to use a drone pursuant to s. 175.55 (2).
Amery Chapter 214
- DRONE/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV)
- A powered, aerial vehicle that carries or is equipped with a device that in analog, digital, or other form gathers, records, or transmits a sound or image, that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, and can fly autonomously or is piloted remotely.
- OPERATOR
- The person or persons responsible for the control of a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle. Term also applies to owner/operator of autonomous drones/aerial vehicles.
A. No person shall launch, operate, or land a drone/UAV outside their visual line of sight. “Visual line of sight” means natural or corrected vision and not the usage of binoculars, telescopes, cameras, or other visual aids.
D. No person shall operate a UAV in such a way as to harass, intimidate or otherwise cause a disturbance.
City of Chetek Sec. 118-89
Airport heights limitation zone.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Airport means the Chetek Municipal (Southworth) Airport located in Sections 29 and 32, Town 33N, Range 10W, Barron County, Wisconsin.
Airport hazard means any structure or object of natural growth, which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off.
Drone means a device as set forth in Wis. Stat. §175.55(1)(a), as amended.
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(b) Zones. All zones established by this section are as shown on the Official Zoning Map dated January 4, 1985, entitled, “Height Limitation Zoning Map, Chetek Municipal Airport, Chetek, Wisconsin,” which is shown in Appendix A and is adopted as part of this Code of Ordinances by reference as if set forth in full herein.
(c) Height limitation zones.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no structure shall be constructed, installed, altered, located or permitted to remain after such construction, installation, alteration or location to a height in excess of the height limit indicated on the map referred to in Subsection (b) of this section.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no trees shall be allowed to grow to a height in excess of the height limit indicated on the map referred to in Subsection (b) of this section.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no drones shall be operated at or above a height in excess of the height limit indicated on the map referred to in Subsection (b) of this section.
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City of Hudson Code 187-20
Drones.
As provided in Wis. Stat. 942.10, which is hereby adopted by reference, no person shall use a “drone,” as defined in W.S.A. § 175.55(1)(a), with the intent to photograph, record, or otherwise observe another individual in a place or location where the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer authorized to use a drone pursuant to W.S.A. § 175.55(2).
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Drone. As provided in W.S.A. § 175.55(1)(a), a powered, aerial vehicle that carries or is equipped with a device that in analog, digital, or other form, gathers, records, or transmits a sound or image, that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, and can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely. A drone may be expendable or recoverable.
Penalty for violation. Penalty for violation of § 187-20 shall be as provided in § 187-17.
187-17
Violations and penalties.
Where no other penalty is provided, any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter 1, § 1-18 of this Municipal Code.
Editor’s Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
In addition to any penalty imposed for violation of this chapter, any person who shall cause physical damage to or destroy any public property shall be liable for the costs of replacing or repairing such damaged or destroyed property. The parent or parents of any unemancipated minor child who violates § 187-9 of this chapter may also be held liable for the cost of replacing or repairing such damaged or destroyed property in accordance with W.S.A. s. 895.035.
Green Bay Sec. 24-122
Drone use at special events.
(a) Special event defined. For purposes of this section, the term “special event” shall have the same meaning as defined under Section 10-269.
(b) Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to fly or operate a drone, as defined in Wis. Stats. 175.55(1)(a), below an altitude of 400 feet within the designated boundaries of a special event during the scheduled time of the event. This subsection shall not apply to authorized public safety agencies or operators having obtained approval from the event organizer or from the FAA.
Greenfield Code 10.35
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
“Assistant operator” means a single individual assisting the operator of the UAV.
“Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle” means a UAV which is launched or flown without the aid of an operator based on a pre-programmed flight plan or global positioning system.
“Operator” means the person controlling the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
“Unmanned aerial vehicle” means an aircraft without a human pilot onboard, that is controlled from an operator on the ground, and operates without the possibility of direct human intervention from within, or on, the aircraft.
(1) Prohibited operations.
(a) No person shall launch or land a UAV outside of their visual line of sight. Visual line of sight means the operator’s own natural vision or natural vision with correction of glasses or contact lenses and does not include the use of vision enhancement devices such as binoculars, telescopes or cameras.
(b) No person shall launch, land or operate a UAV within 100 feet of any individual except the operator and assistant operator.
(c) No person shall launch or land a UAV from any private property without the consent of the property owner.
(d) No person shall launch, land or operate a UAV within 500 feet of any festival, event, picnic, protest or public assembly of more than 100 persons.
(e) No person shall allow the launch or operation of an autonomous UAV.
(2) Reckless operation.
(a) No person shall launch, land or operate a UAV in a manner so as to endanger the safety of any person or property. The operation of a UAV while under the influence of intoxicants or any other drug constitutes reckless operation.
(b) No person shall operate a UAV in such a way as to harass, intimidate or otherwise cause a disturbance.
(3) Reasonable time, place and manner of operation.
(a) No person shall launch, land or operate any UAV within 500 feet of any emergency vehicle which is operating its emergency lights or siren.
(b) No person shall launch, land or operate a UAV within 500 feet of any active law enforcement, firefighting or emergency response incident.
(c) No person shall launch, land or operate any UAV within 500 feet of a school while school is in session or during school-sponsored events without prior authorization of the principal of the school or district administration.
(d) No person shall launch, land, or operate a UAV within 500 feet of any law enforcement, jail or municipal lockup facility.
Greenfield Code 10.50
Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as follows:
(1) Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 25.04 of this Municipal Code.
(2) In addition to any penalty imposed for violation of section 10.943.01(1) of this chapter, any person who shall cause physical damage to or destroy any public property shall be liable for the costs of replacing or repairing any damaged or destroyed property. The parent or parents of any unemancipated minor child who violates section 10.943.01(1) may also be held liable for the cost of replacing or repairing such damaged or destroyed property in accordance with § 895.035, Wis. Stats.
Kenosha County Code 10.70
Prohibited actions.
The following actions are prohibited in County parks:
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(3) To drive, ride or push any motorcycle, motor vehicle, truck, wagon, horse or any vehicle or animal in any part of the parks, except on the regular drives or areas designated therefor; however, wheel chairs, handicap mobility devices, baby carriages and such vehicles as are used in the park service are not included in the foregoing prohibition. A permit may be issued by the Park Manager/Director for electric handicapped mobility vehicles on multi-use trails.
(4) (a) To drive or operate any vehicle, whether propelled by animal, engine, human energy or any other power, in any park, recklessly, or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for its use in the parks, or to operate a vehicle in a manner likely to injure property or cause bodily injury to any person.
(b) To operate any vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit sign.
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(17) To possess or operate a remote controlled or other type of self-propelled model airplane, rockets or to possess other airborne devices in any County Park.
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(29) To parachute into a county park.
(30) To land an ultralight aircraft or other aircraft within a county park, except for emergency purposes.
(31) To operate a petroleum fueled motor or transport containers of petroleum within 50 feet of lakeshore unless Park Maintenance is the operator or if it is for an approved activity.
Outagamie County Ordinances Sec. 10-35
Outagamie County Ordinances Sec. 10-35
Entities subject to the minimum standards.
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(7) No entity shall be permitted to conduct a commercial aeronautical activity at the airport in support of an aeronautical activity that is prohibited by the FAA or a county ordinance, rule or directive. For example, and without limitation, no commercial aeronautical activity may be conducted in support of the operation of ultra-light aircraft, commercial skydiving, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and hot air balloons, which are prohibited from operating at the airport pursuant to county ordinance.
Outagamie County Ordinances Sec. 10-195
Outagamie County Ordinances Sec. 10-195
Limits on aeronautical activities.
(1) The following types of aircraft and other aerial devices may not be operated on the airport without the prior written authorization from the airport director:
(a) Ultralight aircraft.
(b) Unmanned aerial vehicles.
(c) Kites, model airplanes, tethered or non-tethered balloons, rockets and similar aerial devices.
(2) Use of any portion of the airport as a designated drop zone for parachute jumping or skydiving shall be prohibited without the prior written approval of the airport director and control tower, and further shall require a lease or permit authorizing use of the designated portion of the airport for a drop zone.
(3) The airport director may seek review by the FAA upon receipt of an application to conduct one of the foregoing aeronautical activities. In the event that the airport director grants approval to conduct an aeronautical activity, the director’s approval shall be in the form of a directive authorizing the applicant and other similarly-situated entities the right to conduct the aeronautical activity and prescribing specific conditions on use of the airport for the aeronautical activity. The authorized aeronautical activity shall be conducted in conformity with such directive, all applicable requirements contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations, and any other conditions as may be imposed by the control tower.
State Park Rules NR 45.04
General rules.
(1) State property.
(a) No person may destroy, molest, deface, remove or attempt to remove any natural growth or natural or archaeological feature except as follows:
Edible fruits, edible nuts, wild mushrooms, wild asparagus, and watercress may be removed by hand without a permit for the purpose of personal consumption by the collector. Willow stems not larger than 2.5 inches in diameter, from species not listed under ch. NR 27, may be collected for personal noncommercial use by the collector for purposes such as trap stakes, with the property manager’s approval.
Note: The collection of seeds from herbaceous plants such as grasses and wildflowers is not allowed without written authorization from the department.
Herbaceous plant species that are listed as prohibited plant invasive species under s. NR 40.04 (2) (b) or listed as restricted plant invasive species under s. NR 40.05 (2) (b) may be removed without a permit issued under this chapter.
Rocks, minerals or fossil materials may be collected for noncommercial purposes, such as educational uses and personal collections, by hand or using a hand held rock hammer or similar device in accordance with the terms of a written permit issued by the manager of the property on which the collecting is done. A collector may not remove more than 5 pounds of rock, mineral or fossil material per day from any property with a maximum total of 50 pounds per year. The permit may further limit the allowable methods and amounts of material collected.
Notwithstanding subd. 3., no person may collect rocks, minerals or fossil materials on state natural areas, state wild rivers, state parks, state trails, Havenwoods state forest preserve, state recreation areas, Point Beach and Kettle Moraine state forests, and any specific site which is designated as a noncollection site by the department.
(b) The department may close, by posted notice, any land, structure, or property owned or administered by the state of Wisconsin and under the management, supervision, and control of the department. Closure may include prohibiting access for one or more types of activities and shall be implemented for the purpose of protecting public health, safety and welfare, or for protection of natural resources or property as determined by the secretary. No person may enter or be in any building installation or area that may be locked or closed to public use or contrary to posted notice without a written permit from the property superintendent.
(c) Flying related activities, including but not limited to, hang gliding, parasailing, hot air ballooning, land sailing, flying model airplanes or sky diving on state parks, state recreation areas, state natural areas, Kettle Moraine and Point Beach state forests and Lower Wisconsin state riverway shall be restricted to areas posted for their use.
(d) In-line skates or roller blades are permitted on all public highways and paved trails under department management and supervision except where posted against such use.
(e) The department may, by posted notice, restrict climbing activities on any lands subject to this chapter. Notice of climbing restrictions shall be posted at the administrative office of the property and at the site where the climbing restrictions apply.
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Village of Elkhart Lake Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 26
Village of Elkhart Lake Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 26
Chapter 26
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
26.01 INTRODUCTION.
(1) Purpose. It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare; to maintain safe and healthful conditions; and to protect the privacy of residents and visitors.
(2) Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective after a public hearing, adoption by the Village Board of Trustees, and publication or posting as required by law.
(3) Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of this ordinance shall include all the corporate limits of the Village of Elkhart Lake.
26.02 GENERAL PROHIBITION.
Except as noted elsewhere in this ordinance, no person shall takeoff or land any aircraft, including gliders, balloons, helicopters, parachutes, manned or unmanned, within the village limits without prior written permission of the Village Board and the relevant property owner at which the activity is occurring. This ordinance shall not apply to emergency landings, military, public safety, emergency medical operations conducted in a manner that complies with FAA requirements.
26.03 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
The Village Board may permit the operation of manned or unmanned Parachutes, Hot Air and Helium Balloons, Helicopters and Unspecified Aircraft in connection with special events for a specified duration and defined hours of the day. The Village Board shall prescribe the manner in which permits for such events may be applied for and issued. The Village Board retains the sole discretion to approve, conditionally approve or deny permits. No applicant has a property right to the issuance of a permit under this ordinance nor is the permit assignable or transferable. In any event all such operations must be conducted in accordance Section 26.04 of this ordinance.
(1) Among the general terms for the issuance of the permit include, but are not limited to:
a. Naming the Village as an additional insured, of a minimum of $1 million dollars.
b. Submit a plan to control any crowds on the ground with regard to adequate separation from the event.
c. Provide experience and competency of the applicant and/or pilot.
d. Provide site requirements & limitations appropriate to the type of aircraft requested.
e. Other conditions consistent with the purposes described in Section 26.01(1), above.
26.04 FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
(a) No person shall operate any aircraft manned or unmanned in the airspace above the village in violation of Federal or State of Wisconsin regulations, or in any manner which endangers public safety or interferes with or violates the privacy of persons on the ground conducting personal or commercial activities.
26.05 PHOTOGRAPHY.
Using Drone Aircraft to take video or still photography or observe persons in non public areas is strictly prohibited and in violation of Wisconsin State Law. Such acts may be liable for civil action and will referred to the appropriate government agency for prosecution.
26.06 AMATEUR MODEL ROCKET & FREE BALLOON FLIGHT.
Amateur model rockets and free balloon flights must comply with FAA Regulations. Personal injury or property damage resulting from such activity will be the responsibility of the operator. Violation will be referred to the appropriate government agency for prosecution.
26.07 SCALE MODEL AIRCRAFT & DRONES.
The line of sight operation of non turbine powered scale model aircraft and drones for non business purposes are permitted from and over the owner’s property and open public recreational areas when conducted in a safe manner that does not endanger persons or property. The FAA recommends that altitude should be restricted to 400 feet (AGL) or less.
26.08 PENALTIES.
Any person who violates the provisions of Sections 26.02, 26.03, 26.06, or 26.07 of this ordinance shall upon conviction forfeit not less than $200.00 and not more than $500.00 together with the cost of prosecution and any resulting damages for each occurrence. Anyone in default of such forfeiture may be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 30 days for each day of continued violation.
26.09 SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this ordinance is held by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the balance of this ordinance is severed and shall survive.
Waukesha County Park System Rules
Unmanned Aircraft / Drone Use Permit
You must apply for a permit to fly an unmanned aircraft in any Waukesha County Park. The permit is good for one year from the purchase date. Complete the no-charge application process online.
University Drone Policies
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Policy
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse UAS Rules
University of Wisconsin – Madison Policy
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater UAS Rules
Western Technical College UAS Rules
Note: This list is just a sample… many more could be added.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies
None found by the author.
However, should you, the reader, happen to stumble across something to the contrary, please email the author at FISHE5CA@erau.edu and you may be mentioned in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS section of this book by way of thanks for contributing to this free eBook!
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News
2023 – Advanced air mobility to take on bigger role in Wisconsin air show
Short Essay Questions
Question 1
You have been hired by a Drone Startup Company. Your boss has immediately assigned this job to you.
They need you to prepare a one-page memo detailing the legalities of using your drone to locate missing hikers on Timms Hill, pictured above.
They need you to mention any state laws and local ordinances.
They specifically want to know what airspace (insert pictures) you will be operating in, and whether or not you need an airspace authorization, with or without LAANC capability.
Lastly, there is a bonus for you if, as you scroll through this chapter, you find any typos or broken links!
Question 2
Do the state drone laws implicate the First Amendment? If so, describe, citing the exact law.
Question 3
Do the state drone laws implicate the Fourth Amendment? Or involve law enforcement officers obtaining warrants? If so, describe, citing the exact law.
Question 4
Do the state drone laws contain a preemption clause? If so, describe, citing the exact law.
Question 5
Does the state have UAM/AAM laws? If so, describe, citing the exact law.
Question 6
Are you aware of any new laws or policies not mentioned above? If so, describe, citing the exact law or policy.
