Drone Rules for Rikers Island

Name: Rikers Island
Address: Rikers Island, New York, USA, New York, ny, us

New York, New York (ny) • United States

Rikers Island, New York, USA

Lat: 40.7931 • Lng: -73.886

Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 27, 2026

Summary

Drone operations are strictly prohibited over Rikers Island due to security-sensitive correctional facility restrictions.

Authorization Status

Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned
Commercial: ❌ Prohibited

Geographic Boundaries

Rikers Island, located in the East River between Queens and the Bronx, New York City. Includes all correctional complex areas and surrounding restricted zones.

Regulations

Security laws restricting aerial surveillance over correctional facilities
NYC Administrative Code §10-126
FAA 14 CFR Part 107

Penalties

Criminal charges
Equipment confiscation
FAA civil penalties up to $27,500

Special Permissions

Not permitted due to high-security restrictions.

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Rule sources

https://www.nyc.gov/site/doc/index.page — Correctional facilities are classified as security-sensitive areas where drone use is prohibited to prevent surveillance and illegal activity.
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/about-nypd/rules-and-regulations.page — Correctional facilities are classified as security-sensitive areas where drone use is prohibited to prevent surveillance and illegal activity.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-107 — Correctional facilities are classified as security-sensitive areas where drone use is prohibited to prevent surveillance and illegal activity.

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