Palm Beach County, FL Drone Rules: Park Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule
- Drones prohibited on park property
- Citation
- Code § 21-40
- Max fine
- $500 per violation per day
- Max jail
- 60 days imprisonment
- Scope
- Unincorporated county parks only
Summary
Remote-controlled drones are banned in Palm Beach County parks unless specifically allowed under FAA rules and Florida law, and they can never be flown over people or wildlife.
(b)Remote controlled airplanes, helicopters, drones and other aerial apparatus are prohibited in park property except where specifically allowable consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and Florida State Statute. For safety reasons, at no time shall remote controlled aerial apparatus fly over people or harm wildlife in a park.
Full Breakdown
Palm Beach County Code § 21-40 prohibits remote controlled airplanes, helicopters, drones and other aerial apparatus on park property except where specifically allowable under FAA regulations and Florida law. Even where flight is permitted, the ordinance bars flying a drone over people or in a way that harms wildlife. The same section separately bars manned aircraft, gliders and parachutes from taking off or landing on park property without the director's written permission. The rule applies only to county-operated park property in unincorporated Palm Beach County; incorporated cities such as West Palm Beach or Boca Raton set their own park rules.
Violations & Fines
Violating park drone rules is a county ordinance violation punishable by up to $500 per day and up to 60 days in jail; officers may eject violators and confiscate park permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fly a drone in a Palm Beach County park?
Does this rule apply in West Palm Beach or Boca Raton?
Sources & Official References
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