2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drone use in Mecklenburg County is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 and N.C.G.S. §15A-300.1 et seq. Drones are prohibited over Mecklenburg County Parks without a permit and within 5 miles of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) without LAANC authorization.
Commercial drone operation in Mecklenburg County requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. North Carolina's separate UAS Operators Permit (N.C.G.S. §63-95) was repealed effective December 1, 2024, so FAA certification is the only license required. CLT Class B airspace requires LAANC authorization.
4 cities in Mecklenburg County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
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