2 rules for unincorporated Champaign County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone flights over Champaign County follow federal law, 49 U.S.C. section 44809: register drones over 250 grams, pass the free TRUST test, stay below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. Airspace near University of Illinois Willard Airport needs LAANC authorization.
49 U.S.C. section 44809(a)
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: (1) The aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes.
Commercial drone operators in Champaign County follow FAA 14 C.F.R. Part 107: hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, stay below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. Controlled airspace near Willard Airport requires LAANC 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 section 107.65.
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