2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drones regulated primarily by FAA under 14 CFR Part 107 and Exception for Limited Recreational Operations (49 U.S.C. 44809). Pennsylvania Act 78 of 2018 (18 Pa.C.S. 3505) created crime of unlawful use of unmanned aircraft. Allegheny County parks prohibit drone launch or landing without permit.
49 U.S.C. § 44809 (Recreational UAS - FAA Exception)
Recreational Operations. If you want to fly a drone for purely recreational purposes, there is a limited statutory exception ("carve out") that provides a basic set of requirements; this is known as the The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) . Recreational Flyers are required to complete The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of comp...
Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Pittsburgh International Airport Class C airspace covers most of western Allegheny County, mandating LAANC or FAA airspace authorization. PA Act 78 of 2018 preempts most local commercial regulation.
14 CFR §§ 107.12, 107.13, 107.15 - Remote pilot certificate, registration, and safe operation
§ 107.12 Requirement for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may manipulate the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system unless: (1) That person has a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating issued pursuant to subpart C of this part and satisfies the requirements of § 107.65; or (2) That perso...
2 cities in Allegheny County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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