Can you fly a drone in Ocean City, Maryland?
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Ocean City (beach & Boardwalk)
No flying over the beach, Boardwalk, or crowds May 1–Sept 30 without written town approval. Nearby Assateague Island (NPS) bans drones entirely.
Emergency Mgmt: 410-723-6616 · oceancitymd.gov, verified 9/29/2026
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