Drone Rules in Atlantic County, NJ (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Atlantic County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recreational Drones
Atlantic County caps drone flights at 400 feet, requires line-of-sight operation and current FAA registration, and bars flying over people, vehicles or others' property, per Code § 97-132.1(D), which applies within Estell Manor County Park.
Atlantic County Recreational Drone Flight Rules
Significant RestrictionsAtlantic County Code § 97-132.1(D)(2)-(7), (10)
The operator must possess a valid and current FAA registration. The drone must be operated within 400 feet of the ground. The drone must remain within the sight line of the operator. The drone cannot be flown over people, other vehicles, structures or the property of others. The operation of the drone must not disturb wildlife. The operation must not interfere with law enforcement or emergency ...
Park Drone Restrictions
Atlantic County confines drone and park-flyer flights to two spots at Estell Manor County Park: the North End Field and the Softball Field. Flying anywhere else in the county park system is off-limits under § 97-132.1.
Atlantic County Drone Rules at Estell Manor Park
Significant RestrictionsAtlantic County Code § 97-132.1(A), (D)(1)
The operation of certain designated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which consist of park flyers and drones as hereinafter described shall be permitted in the following designated areas of the Estell Manor County Park: (1) Estell Manor Park North End Field; and (2) Estell Manor Park Softball Field. ... The operator must obtain a special use permit, which can be obtained from the Atlantic County...
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