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Drone Rules in Southampton, NY (2026)

1 verified drone rules for Southampton, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Event Drone Restrictions

The Town of Southampton bans flying a drone within two miles of a permitted special event, and within two hours before or after it, unless the Chief of Police gives written permission first. The rule sits in the special events chapter, so it reaches every Town-permitted festival, fair, wedding-scale gathering and parade.

Southampton Drone Ban Near Events

Significant Restrictions

Southampton Town Code § 283-13

§ 283-13. Unmanned aircraft systems. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to take off, land or operate an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system within two miles of and within two hours before or after a special event conducted pursuant to a permit issued under this chapter. B. Exceptions; express written permission required. The takeoff, landing or operation of an unmanned aircraft or...

Looking for Suffolk County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Southampton city rules.

Drone Rules in Suffolk County