Drone Rules in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Park Drone Restrictions
Pittsburgh bans operating drones and motorized model aircraft in or above any city park unless the flight complies with the Film Permit chapter and FAA regulations.
Pittsburgh Drone Flying Ban in City Parks
Significant RestrictionsPittsburgh Code § 473.04(f)
Model Airplanes and Drones. No person in a park shall operate a motorized model airplane, drone or any other mechanized or motorized devices within, above or in the vicinity thereof, unless such is conducted in compliance with City Code Chapter 492 ("Film Permits") and all applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. (...
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