Showing ordinances that apply to Yorktown Heights, NY

Yorktown Heights is an unincorporated community (population 1,884) in Westchester County, New York. Because Yorktown Heights is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The recreational drones rules below are the ones that govern your area.

Yorktown Heights Drone Rules: Recreational Drones Rules (2026)

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City-specific rules exist: Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and White Plains have their own recreational drones rules that differ from Yorktown Heights's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Key Facts

TRUST: Required
Altitude: 400 ft max
Registration: Over 250g
County Parks: No launching without permit

Summary

Recreational flyers must follow FAA TRUST rules, stay under 400 ft, and avoid HPN airspace without authorization. Westchester County Parks ban drone takeoff/landing without permit.

Full Breakdown

Recreational operators must pass TRUST, register drones over 250g, broadcast Remote ID, and fly within visual line of sight. County Parks Chapter 835 prohibits launching aircraft without a permit.

Violations & Fines

FAA civil penalties; county park violations typically $100-$500 plus confiscation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fly my drone in a Westchester County park?

No takeoff or landing is allowed in county parks without a permit from Parks Department.

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