Senate Bill 468 (2026)
- Lets PennDOT make interstate agreements with FAA-recognized agencies or educational partners for drone research, testing, training, and education.
- Drones may fly under these agreements only when operated by a party to the agreement, or someone it authorizes, in compliance with all applicable laws. It creates no new rules for other drone pilots.
- Act 56 of 2026, signed October 8, 2026. In effect from December 7, 2026.
Bureau of State Park
Recreational drone operations are restricted to designated flying sites in these six parks:
- Beltzville State Park
- Benjamin Rush State Park
- Hillman State Park
- Lackawanna State Park
- Prompton State Park
- Tuscarora State Park.
All other State Parks are off-limits for recreational drone pilots. Drone operators are advised to contact the park office in advance before any flight activity.
Bureau of State Park Regulations
PA Consolidated Statutes Title 18 Sec 3505
Prohibits drone flight to survey other people in private spaces, in a manner that poses risk of harm or bodily injury to people, or to transport and furnish contraband.
Ref Consolidated Statutes Title 18 Sec 3505
PA Consolidated Statutes Title 35 Sec 305
Supersedes any ordinance, rule, or resolution of a municipality that attempts to regulation the operations and ownership of unmanned aircraft. Unless authorized by the State, no municipality shall regulate UAS activities.
Ref Consolidated Statutes Title 35 Sec 305
Pennsylvania State Pre-emptions
Pennsylvania State Legislature maintains pre-emption for all rules and regulations that concern recreational and commercial drone use.
