2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational flyers must follow FAA TRUST rules, stay under 400 ft, and avoid HPN airspace without authorization. Westchester County Parks ban drone takeoff/landing without permit.
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...
FAA Part 107 governs commercial drone operations. Westchester County Airport (HPN) is Class D airspace — LAANC authorization required. County parks prohibit drone takeoff/landing without permit.
14 CFR Part 107
If you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can fly for work or business by following the Part 107 guidelines. To fly under Part 107 rules, there are 3 main steps. Step 1: Learn the Rules Make sure you understand what is and is not allowed under Part 107 rules. 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems If you are not sure if Part 107 rules work for you and your intended ope...
4 cities in Westchester 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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