Drone Rules in Roanoke County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Roanoke County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Roanoke County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Drone Restrictions
In Roanoke County, Virginia (outside the independent cities of Roanoke and Salem), launching or landing a drone in a county park is barred unless it happens in an area the director of general services and parks, recreation and tourism has specifically designated for that use, and only under a permit, per County Code § 15-6(7). County employees performing their job duties are exempt with reasonable notice to the director.
Drones Restricted in Roanoke County Parks
Significant RestrictionsRoanoke County Code § 15-6(7)
(7)Aircraft. Launch or land any manned or unmanned aircraft, including drones, remote control planes, helicopters, gliders, jets, airplanes, powered parasails, powered paragliders, ultralight aircraft or hang gliders, except in areas specifically designated by the director for such use, and by permit. This subsection shall not apply to Roanoke County employees within the exercise of their emplo...
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