2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational drones are governed by FAA Part 107 and PBC Park Rules. Drones are prohibited in PBC parks, beaches, and within 5 miles of PBI (Class C airspace) and BCT Boca Raton (Class D) without ATC clearance.
49 U.S.C. § 44809 (FAA Recreational Flyer Exception)
Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) . Recreational Flyers are required to complete The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of completion while operating. What is a Recreational Flight? Many people assume that a recreational flight simply means not flying for a business or being compensated; it is not correct to assume this is the single determining ...
Commercial drone operators in Palm Beach County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and comply with PBI Class C and BCT Class D airspace authorization requirements. County film permits required for commercial filming.
FAA 14 CFR Part 107
Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators 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 y...
5 cities in Palm Beach 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
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
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