2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone operators in Franklin County must register with the FAA (drones over 0.55 pounds) and follow 14 CFR Part 107 and recreational rules under 49 USC 44809. Portions of Franklin County fall within John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Class C airspace, requiring LAANC authorization for flights under 400 feet AGL.
FAA LAANC
UAS Data Exchange (LAANC) The FAA UAS Data Exchange is an innovative, collaborative approach between government and private industry facilitating the sharing of airspace data between the two parties. What is LAANC? LAANC is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, a collaboration between FAA and Industry. It directly supports UAS integration into the airspace. LAANC provides:...
Commercial drone operators in Franklin County require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. CMH Class C airspace authorization mandatory via LAANC or DroneZone for commercial operations. Operations over people, at night, or beyond visual line of sight require waivers under 14 CFR 107.39, 107.29, and 107.31.
14 CFR Part 107
Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators 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 y...
4 cities in Franklin County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules β’ Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules β’ Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules β’ Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules β’ Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
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