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Iowa Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)
Restricted: Iowa makes it a class D felony to fly a drone in, on, or above a jail, correctional or juvenile detention facility (Iowa Code 719.9).
RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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