Drone Rules in Aurora, CO (2026)
2 verified drone rules for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
FAA rules govern drone flight; Aurora bans takeoff and landing in city parks without permission and prohibits flight over crowds or near DIA's 5-mile airspace.
Aurora
Some RestrictionsFAA - Exception for Limited Recreational Operations (USC 44809)
What are the Rules for Recreational Flyers? The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft ( USC 44809 ) is the law that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules helps keep people, your drone and our airspace safe: Fly only for recreational purposes (personal enjoyment). Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-reco...
Commercial Drones
Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 certification; operators must have a Remote Pilot Certificate and coordinate DIA airspace via LAANC.
Aurora
Heavy RestrictionsFAA - 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet. If y...
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