Drone Rules in Brevard County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Brevard County, Florida.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Brevard County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recreational Drones

Brevard County's code has no ordinance that names drones or unmanned aircraft. The closest local rule is section 78-106: you may not take off in or land any aircraft in a county park without a permit from the parks department.

Drone Rules in Brevard County Parks

Some Restrictions

Brevard County Code §§ 78-106, 78-100, 78-82, 62-2204

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-recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO). N...

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Commercial Drones

Brevard County's code has no drone-specific ordinance. What does apply to commercial work is section 26-25, which requires a film-commission production permit for commercial photography using county facilities, plus the parks chapter permit rules.

Commercial Drone and Aerial Filming Rules in Brevard County

Heavy Restrictions

Brevard County Code §§ 26-23, 26-25, 26-26, 78-106, 78-107

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...

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Drone Rules by City in Brevard County

1 cities in Brevard County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Park Drone Restrictions

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