2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Duval County, Florida.
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Recreational drones require FAA TRUST test and registration (>0.55 lbs). LAANC authorization needed across most of Duval due to JAX Class C airspace. FL §934.50 prohibits surveillance of private property.
FAA Part 107 required for all commercial UAS operations. Much of Duval County falls within JAX (Jacksonville International) Class C airspace requiring LAANC authorization. NAS Jacksonville adds military restricted areas.
FAA Recreational Drone Rules — USC 44809 Exception for Limited Recreational Operations
Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations — To fly for fun, you need to: Sign up — Register your drone; Make it legal — Take the FREE TRUST test; Always follow the rules — Know the law; Respect the airspace — Other aircraft fly low too; Team up — Learn from a drone community-based organization (CBO). You must register if your drone weighs 250 grams (0.55 lbs) or more. You are ...
1 cities in Duval County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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