Drone Rules in Pennsylvania (2026)

9 rules on the books across Pennsylvania, 6 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.

Pennsylvania Act 78 of 2018 (18 Pa.C.S. Section 3505) criminalizes drone surveillance of a private place, menacing…

Allentown recreational drone use is governed by FAA rules and local ordinances. Drones under 55 lbs must be registered…

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

Commercial drone operators in Pennsylvania must hold an FAA Part 107 certificate and comply with state crimes under Act…

Allentown commercial drone operators must hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. Additional local…

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

Flying a drone, model aircraft or similar remote-controlled device from or above Bucks County park property requires a…

Delaware County bans flying drones, model aircraft, model vehicles and model boats in its parks except in areas the…

Pittsburgh bans operating drones and motorized model aircraft in or above any city park unless the flight complies with…

York County limits drone flying in its park system to designated areas only. Section 75-22.D(8) of the Parks and…

No-fly zones near commercial airports, FAA controlled-airspace authorization (LAANC), and additional state/local proximity rules.

Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 rules and Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability govern drone…