2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
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FAA rules govern recreational drones in Pima County. Class C airspace around TUS and Davis-Monthan AFB requires LAANC authorization. ARS 13-3729 bars flights over critical infrastructure.
A.R.S. § 13-3729 — Unlawful operation of model or unmanned aircraft; state preemption
A. It is unlawful for a person to operate a model aircraft or a civil unmanned aircraft if the operation: 1. Is prohibited by a federal law or regulation that governs aeronautics, including federal aviation administration regulations. 2. Interferes with a law enforcement, firefighter or emergency services operation. B. It is unlawful for a person to operate or use an unmanned aircraft or unmann...
Commercial drones in Pima County require FAA Part 107 certification. Tucson Class C airspace (TUS/Davis-Monthan) needs LAANC or waiver. ARS 13-3729 restricts critical infrastructure flights.
FAA 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...
4 cities in Pima 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
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