2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia County lies entirely within Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Class B airspace, requiring FAA LAANC authorization for all recreational drone flights. Local takeoff/landing in city parks is prohibited without permit per Phila. Code 10-611.
Commercial drone operations in Philadelphia County require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, LAANC authorization for PHL Class B airspace, and Philadelphia filming permits for use of city property under Phila. Code 10-611 and Commerce Department rules.
14 CFR Part 107
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...
1 cities in Philadelphia County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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