Drone Rules in Boulder County, CO (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Boulder County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Drone Restrictions

Taking off, landing, or operating a drone anywhere on Boulder County Parks & Open Space land is illegal without the Director's written permission under Rule 24(d) of Resolution No. 2023-024. Operators may never fly in a way that endangers, harasses, harms, or injures people, pets, livestock, or wildlife on the property.

Drone Flying Banned in Boulder County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Boulder County Resolution No. 2023-024, Rule 24(d) (Other Prohibited Activities)

It shall be unlawful to take-off, land, or operate any unmanned aircraft system (drone) on Boulder County Parks & Open Space areas unless permitted by the Director. No person shall operate an unmanned aircraft system so as to endanger, harass, harm, or injure any person, companion animal, livestock, or wildlife on Boulder County Parks & Open Space areas.

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Drone Rules by City in Boulder County

1 cities in Boulder County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

LongmontPop. 98,885

1 verified rule • Airport Proximity Rules

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