2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.
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Recreational drone flights in York County follow federal FAA rules under 49 U.S.C. 44809: register drones over 250 grams, pass TRUST, stay below 400 feet, keep visual line of sight. SC law bars flying near prisons.
49 U.S.C. §44809
Except as provided in subsection (e), and notwithstanding chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, a person may operate a small unmanned aircraft without specific certification or operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration if the operation adheres to all of the following limitations:
Commercial drone operators in York County follow FAA 14 C.F.R. Part 107: hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, fly below 400 feet, keep line of sight. SC Code 24-1-300 bars flying near prisons.
14 C.F.R. §107.12
Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may manipulate the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system unless: (1) That person has a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating issued pursuant to subpart C of this part and satisfies the requirements of § 107.65; or (2) That person is under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pil...
1 cities in York County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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