2 rules for unincorporated Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone flights anywhere in Atlantic County follow federal FAA rules under 49 U.S.C. 44809: register drones over 250 grams, pass the TRUST test, fly below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. New Jersey adds criminal drone limits under N.J.S.A. 2C:40-28.
49 U.S.C. 44809(a)
Except as provided in subsection (e), and notwithstanding chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, a person may operate a small unmanned aircraft without specific certification or operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration if the operation adheres to all of the following limitations:
Commercial drone operators across Atlantic County follow FAA 14 CFR Part 107: hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, fly below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. New Jersey adds criminal limits under N.J.S.A. 2C:40-28; the county issues no drone license.
14 CFR 107.12
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 person is under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pil...
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