Oklahoma Drone Laws

Prohibits operating a drone below 400 feet AGL over critical infrastructure facilities (power plants, refineries, water treatment, pipelines, airports, hospitals, military installations, dams, telecommunications facilities, and more). Also prohibits contact with such facilities or flying close enough to interfere with operations. Requires permanent physical identification (name, address, phone number) on the exterior of every drone operated in Oklahoma. Currently includes exception for FAA Part 107 commercial operators with prior authorization.

Makes it illegal to fly a drone with intent to conduct surveillance or eavesdropping, to trespass on private property or into airspace within 400 feet with surveillance intent, to install surveillance equipment on private property without consent, to photograph or record a person in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, or to intentionally land a drone on private property without the owner's or lessee's consent. Exceptions provided for incidental/unintentional capture during legitimate business or government operations, and for emergency landings.

Prohibits trespass on critical infrastructure facility property to take off or land a drone. Distinguishes between trespass without damage intent (misdemeanor) and trespass with intent to damage, destroy, tamper with equipment, or impede operations (felony).

Prohibits operating drones on Oklahoma State Parks lands or waters except in areas designated by the park manager or with a park permit. Individual park managers and district superintendents have authority to declare parks or sections off-limits to drones. Commercial drone operations require separate permit and fee.

Pre-existing photographic surveillance statute that applies to drone surveillance. Prohibits intentional observation or recording of a person in a place where they have reasonable expectation of privacy for purpose of sexual gratification or knowing it will offend or alarm. Felony if images are recorded; misdemeanor if viewing only.

Enhances criminal liability for unmanned aircraft violations related to critical infrastructure. Imposes additional criminal penalties for UAS use in violation of critical infrastructure protection statutes.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation prohibits use of drones to scout, locate, drive, harass, or take wildlife. Restrictions apply on Wildlife Management Areas regarding thermal optics and night-vision devices. Drone-based deer recovery remains under rulemaking and is not yet approved.

Drone Operations in Public Parks and City Property

Oklahoma City requires permits for drone flights launched from or landing on city-owned property, including public parks. City may invoke Chapter 60 of the Municipal Code (disturbance provisions) for unauthorized drone activity.

Unmanned Aircraft System Restrictions

El Reno maintains one of Oklahoma's most detailed municipal drone codes. Prohibits drone launches from city property except at designated locations (e.g., Mustang RC Field). Requires special event permit from City Council for commercial drone flights over public gatherings.

Drone Operation Guidelines

Tulsa has signaled interest in drone restrictions tied to proximity to schools, hospitals, and residential areas. No dedicated UAS ordinance chapter, but local park regulations apply to launches and landings on city property.

Local Park and Property Drone Regulations

Norman requires compliance with local park rules for drone launches and landings from city property. No dedicated UAS chapter, but general park regulations apply.

City UAS Operations Page

Stillwater publishes a dedicated city UAS page providing guidance for drone operations within city limits. Oklahoma State University Boone Pickens Stadium falls under federal stadium TFRs during home football games.