Drone Rules in Maryland (2026)

6 rules on the books across Maryland, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Recreational Drones

Local rules for flying drones as a hobby, including where you can fly, altitude limits, and restrictions near parks and public events.

Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 14-301 expressly preempts local drone regulation, reserving exclusive…

Additional permits and requirements for using drones for business purposes like photography, delivery, or inspections.

Maryland reserves exclusive authority over commercial UAS operations under Courts 14-301, requiring operators to follow…

Bans on launching, landing, or operating drones in city and county parks, with exceptions for designated model-aircraft fields.

Flying a drone or launching a model rocket in a Carroll County park requires advance approval from the Recreation and…

Flying drones in a Wicomico County park requires following FAA guidelines plus all local, state and federal law under §…

Baltimore County lets the Recreation and Parks Director set unmanned aircraft system policies for county parks, so long…

Howard County Code Sec. 19.208(l) tells anyone flying a drone on park property to follow Federal Aviation…