2 rules for unincorporated Orange County, New York.
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FAA Part 107 preempts most local drone rules. NY State Parks ban drone takeoff/landing without permit. Orange County parks prohibit drones without written permission. West Point airspace restricted.
49 U.S.C. § 44809 - Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (FAA)
Recreational Operations. If you want to fly a drone for purely recreational purposes, there is a limited statutory exception ("carve out") that provides a basic set of requirements; this is known as the The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) . Recreational Flyers are required to complete The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of comp...
Commercial operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Stewart Airport and West Point airspace require LAANC authorization. Night ops require Part 107.29 compliance plus anti-collision lighting.
FAA LAANC - UAS Data Exchange, Small UAS Rule Part 107
LAANC is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, a collaboration between FAA and Industry. It directly supports UAS integration into the airspace. LAANC provides: Drone pilots with access to controlled airspace at or below 400 feet. Awareness of where pilots can and cannot fly. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) information and updates to the Special Use Airspace (SUA) sche...
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