Event Drone Restrictions
Drone Rules
Temporary flight restrictions over stadiums, parades, and major public events, plus the federal sports-stadium TFR rules.
How Event Drone Restrictions Rules Differ by Place
Hamilton, NJ: Hamilton Township Drones Banned at Special Events
Heavy RestrictionsHamilton Township bans flying drones and other unmanned aircraft systems during Township special events. Township Code § 340-1(A)(26) singles out drone flights for a blanket ban…
Aliso Viejo, CA: Aliso Viejo Drone Rules for Public and School Events
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Aliso Viejo, California, no one can take off or land a drone during a permitted public event without written or electronic permission from the city. Flights over public…
Chino Hills, CA: Chino Hills Drone Buffer Near Park Events
Some RestrictionsChino Hills bars drone takeoffs and landings within 500 feet of any City-permitted event open to the public inside parks where flying is otherwise allowed, under Municipal Code Section…
Downey, CA: Downey Drone Rules for Events, Schools
Some RestrictionsDowney bars drone flights within 200 feet of a school during school hours or events without the school's written authorization, but exempts drones authorized under a City film permit…
Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Drone No-Fly Buffer Near Crowds
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles bans flying a drone within 25 feet of any person other than the operator or the operator's helper: a rule that applies at concerts, parades, festivals, and any other public…
San Clemente, CA: San Clemente Drone Flights Over Public Events
Some RestrictionsSan Clemente prohibits flying a drone over any city-permitted event open to the public unless the operator carries written or electronic permission from the City. The rule is part of…
Cities & Counties with Event Drone Restrictions Rules
59 locations
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New Jersey
Other Drone Rules Topics
Recreational Drones
Local rules for flying drones as a hobby, including where you can fly, altitude limits, and restrictions near parks and public events.
Commercial Drones
Additional permits and requirements for using drones for business purposes like photography, delivery, or inspections.
Park Drone Restrictions
Bans on launching, landing, or operating drones in city and county parks, with exceptions for designated model-aircraft fields.
Airport Proximity Rules
No-fly zones near commercial airports, FAA controlled-airspace authorization (LAANC), and additional state/local proximity rules.