Drone Rules in Arapahoe County, CO (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Commercial Drones
Commercial drone operators in Arapahoe County must hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. DIA, Centennial Airport, and Buckley SFB create complex controlled airspace requiring LAANC. Aurora and Centennial may require business licenses for commercial UAS services. Remote ID mandatory.
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Heavy RestrictionsFAA Part 107 — 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 you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can...
Drone Rules by City in Arapahoe County
1 cities in Arapahoe County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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