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It is illegal to fly a drone near the university's historic bell tower without permission.

City: Brookings
Funny Rating:★★★★
Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

As remote-controlled quadcopters became popular, students at South Dakota State University kept flying them into or dangerously close to the historic Coughlin Campanile. To protect the landmark and the people walking below, local regulations tightly restricted unmanned aircraft near the tower. A modern solution to a very modern nuisance.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Brookings Municipal Code § 58-132
Brookings City Ordinances - Aviation and Technology

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