Can you fly a drone near Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. area
No drone flights within 15 miles of Reagan National Airport without specific FAA authorization, which reaches into Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Between 15 and 30 miles, recreational flying is allowed under set conditions, including a registered, marked drone flown below 400 feet.
FAA "DC Area Prohibited & Restricted Airspace" · faa.gov, verified 10/1/2026
Rules change. Always confirm with the source above before you fly, and check airspace in the FAA's B4UFLY app. Pins and circles on the map are approximate.
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