Drone Rules in Franklin County, OH (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Franklin County, Ohio.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Franklin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recreational Drones

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.

Drones: Recreational Drones

Some Restrictions

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:...

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