Drone Rules in Suffolk County, NY (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Suffolk County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
Recreational drone operation in Suffolk County is strictly limited by FAA airspace. Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is Class C airspace extending to 4,400 ft in a 5 NM core with 10 NM shelf. Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) and East Hampton (HTO) impose further restrictions. LAANC authorization required in controlled airspace.
Drones: Recreational Drones
Heavy RestrictionsFAA LAANC - UAS Data Exchange / Recreational Flyer Requirements
LAANC is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, a collaboration between FAA and Industry. It directly supports UAS integration into the airspace. LAANC provides: Drone pilots with access to controlled airspace at or below 400 feet. Awareness of where pilots can and cannot fly. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) information and updates to the Special Use Airspace (SUA) sche...
Park Drone Restrictions
Suffolk County requires a permit from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation before launching or landing a drone in any county park, with civil fines up to $500 and criminal penalties for violations.
Suffolk County Bans Drones in Parks Without Permit
Significant RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 643-20
No person shall launch or land an unmanned aerial vehicle from or in any Suffolk County park without a permit issued by the Department in accordance with this article.
Drone Rules by City in Suffolk County
2 cities in Suffolk County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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