Commercial drone operations in Allen require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification. Operations over people, at night, or beyond visual line of sight require specific FAA waivers. Allen does not have a city commercial drone ordinance beyond park restrictions.
Under 14 CFR Part 107, commercial operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, register each aircraft, maintain visual line of sight, and stay under 400 feet AGL. Allen is in the DFW Class B airspace border region and in the Addison Airport and McKinney National Airport traffic areas, requiring LAANC authorization for many flights. Real estate, inspection, and photography operators should verify airspace authorization before each flight.
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