2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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Recreational drones in Bernalillo County follow FAA rules with strict airspace restrictions around Albuquerque International Sunport, Kirtland AFB, and Petroglyph National Monument. Most of the Albuquerque metro sits in controlled airspace requiring LAANC authorization.
USC 44809 - Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft
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 drone operators in Bernalillo County need an FAA Part 107 certificate plus LAANC authorization for flights in Sunport and Kirtland AFB Class C airspace covering most of the Albuquerque metro. Waivers required for night, over-people, or BVLOS operations.
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...
1 cities in Bernalillo County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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