2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bay County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Florida preempts local drone regulation to the state under Fla. Stat. section 330.41, so Bay County cannot restrict flight. Recreational flyers follow FAA rules: register over 250 grams, pass the TRUST test, stay below 400 feet. Tyndall AFB and ECP airspace restrict where you can fly.
Fla. Stat. section 330.41(3)(a)
The authority to regulate the operation of unmanned aircraft systems is vested in the state except as provided in federal regulations, authorizations, or exemptions.
Commercial drone operators in Bay County follow FAA 14 C.F.R. Part 107 - hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, stay below 400 feet. Florida's section 330.41 bars local flight rules. Tyndall AFB and ECP airspace need authorization.
14 C.F.R. section 107.12
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.
1 cities in Bay County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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