Drone Rules in New Rochelle, NY (2026)
1 verified drone rules for New Rochelle, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
New Rochelle's Public Pedestrian Plazas chapter bans flying any aircraft, drone, kite or other aerial device in, on, or above a designated pedestrian plaza for any purpose. Violators face a fine of up to $250 or up to 15 days in jail, or both, under Chapter 256.
New Rochelle Bans Drones in Pedestrian Plazas
Significant RestrictionsNew Rochelle City Code §§ 256-4(M), 256-6(A)
§ 256-4. Prohibited Uses. The following shall be a violation of this Chapter: ... M. ... No person shall operate an aircraft, drone, kite or other aerial device in, on, or above the surface of any pedestrian plaza for any purpose whatsoever. § ... 256-6. ... Penalties for Offenses. A. An offense against the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imp...
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