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Wyoming Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: Wyoming (W.S. 19-13-503, enacted 2025) makes it an offense to fly a drone over/near critical infrastructure to photograph it, loiter, or further a crime.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering Wyoming

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

ColoradoInfo
No Colorado statute bars drone flight over critical infrastructure or correctional facilities; state rules limit drones in state parks only.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: content.leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoRestricted
Idaho (eff. July 1, 2026) makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone in the restricted airspace (surface to 400 ft) of a state correctional facility (Idaho Code 20-251).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
MontanaInfo
No drone-specific law; Montana's critical-infrastructure statute (82-1-602) punishes only physical trespass at such sites, not drone overflight; FAA applies.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NebraskaInfo
No Nebraska statute bars drones over/near critical infrastructure or correctional facilities; FAA applies.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska 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 →
UtahRestricted
Utah (76 code / 72-10-903): a third-degree felony to fly a drone to carry/drop an item to or into a correctional facility; a misdemeanor to interfere with its operations or security.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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