2 rules for unincorporated Lee County, Alabama.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone flights over Lee County follow federal law, 49 U.S.C. 44809: register drones over 250 grams, pass the TRUST test, stay below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. Auburn University Regional Airport's new Class D airspace needs LAANC authorization.
49 U.S.C. section 44809(a)
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.
Commercial drone work in Lee County falls under 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 Auburn University Regional Airport requires LAANC authorization.
14 C.F.R. section 107.12
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 section 107.65.
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