2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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The entire county lies within the DC SFRA, requiring FAA authorization for all drone flights. County parks prohibit drone takeoff/landing without a permit.
Part 107 certificate plus DC SFRA authorization required. LAANC approval needed per flight. Some grid cells near airports have zero-foot flight ceilings.
14 CFR Part 107 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FAA Certificated Remote Pilots)
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 you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can...
3 cities in Montgomery County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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