2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Licking County, Ohio.
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Recreational drones over Licking 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 Newark-Heath Airport needs LAANC authorization.
49 U.S.C. §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 operators in Licking 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 Newark-Heath Airport requires LAANC authorization.
14 C.F.R. §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.
1 cities in Licking County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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