Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Drone Regulations

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Motor-driven airborne devices (including drones) and other airborne human transportation devices may not be operated at DNR properties except at sites designated for that purpose. Licenses to launch and film may occasionally be granted by DNR or by specific DNR divisions. (
See IAC 312 8-2-8 (i) for rule language.
) An FAA license and proof of insurance may be required. For more information, contact the property manager at the site your organization is interested in using.
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