Drone Rules in Bethlehem, PA (2026)

1 verified drone rules for Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Recreational Drones

Recreational drones in Bethlehem are regulated mostly by federal law. The FAA requires registration for drones over 0.55 lb, TRUST test passage, and flight under 49 U.S.C. §44809. Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) is controlled airspace requiring LAANC. PA Act 78 of 2018 limits municipal drone rules.

Bethlehem Drone Rules: FAA Part 107 and PA Preemption

Some Restrictions

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