2 rules for unincorporated Onondaga County, New York.
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FAA preempts airspace regulation. Hobbyist drones must register (250+ grams) and follow Part 107 or recreational exception rules. Onondaga County Parks prohibit drone takeoff/landing in county parks without permit. Syracuse Hancock Airport Class C airspace requires LAANC authorization.
Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (49 USC 44809)
The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft ( USC 44809 ) is the law that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules helps keep people, your drone and our airspace safe: Fly only for recreational purposes (personal enjoyment). Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO). N...
Commercial drone operators in Onondaga County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Much of the county falls within Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) Class C airspace, requiring LAANC authorization. County park operations need separate permits.
14 CFR Part 107 – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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...
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