Drone Rules in Oregon (2026)

5 rules on the books across Oregon, 3 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.

ORS 837.300-837.390 govern recreational drone use in Oregon, banning weaponized UAS, restricting flights over critical…

In unincorporated Multnomah County's Exclusive Farm Use zone, a landowner may set aside a site for model aircraft…

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

Commercial drone operations in Oregon are governed by FAA Part 107 plus ORS 837.300-837.390. Public agency UAS must…

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

Clackamas County outright bans flying drones, and any other remote-control device, in every county park, forest and…

Portland bans flying drones, remote-controlled aircraft, and RC watercraft in any city park, except for permitted City…