What Happened
New Jersey Town's Ordinance Conflicts With FAA Regulations
A federal judge in Newark has ruled that the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey cannot enforce its 2025 drone ordinance, which bans drones below 400 feet across the whole town, due to conflict with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The ordinance was challenged by resident Paul Palange, who was issued summonses for flying a drone with no camera from his yard. The judge’s decision may have implications for other municipalities with similar drone bans. This ruling was first reported by DroneXL.