2 rules for unincorporated Elkhart County, Indiana.
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Recreational drone flights over Elkhart County follow federal law 49 U.S.C. § 44809: register drones over 250 grams, pass the free TRUST test, stay below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. Airspace near Elkhart Municipal and Goshen airports needs LAANC authorization.
49 U.S.C. § 44809
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.... (3) The aircraft is flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located a...
Commercial drone operators in Elkhart 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 local airports requires LAANC authorization.
14 C.F.R. § 107.12
Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, 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 § 107.65; or (2) That person is under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pil...
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