2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Denver County, Colorado.
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Recreational drone flight in Denver is governed by FAA rules (49 USC §44809) plus DRMC §39-7 banning UAS takeoff/landing in Denver parks, mountain parks, and public rights-of-way without a permit. Denver International Airport creates a 5-mile LAANC-restricted zone covering much of NE Denver.
Commercial drone operators in Denver need FAA Part 107 certification plus a Denver business license. Operations in Denver parks require a permit from Denver Parks and Recreation, and flights anywhere within DEN's 5-mile Class B airspace require LAANC authorization.
14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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...
1 cities in Denver County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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