Drone Rules in Middlesex County, MA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

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

Recreational Drones

Recreational drone use is governed by FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and the Recreational UAS Safety Test. MA state parks and Middlesex County conservation lands restrict takeoff and landing.

Recreational Drones in Middlesex County

Heavy Restrictions

Municipal Code

Congress created the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft to allow those flying drones purely for fun or personal enjoyment to operate without complying with Part 107. People flying under this Exception are required to comply with all rules for recreational flyers.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Drone Rules by City in Middlesex County

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

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