Commercial drone operations in Arlington require FAA Part 107 certification. The DFW metroplex airspace is among the busiest in the nation, requiring careful flight planning and LAANC authorization.
Part 107 certification is required. LAANC authorization is essential for most of Arlington due to DFW Airport proximity. Texas Government Code §423 privacy provisions apply to commercial imaging. A city business license may be required. The DFW area has growing demand for commercial drone services in construction, real estate, and inspection industries.
Operating without Part 107 carries FAA penalties up to $27,500. Unauthorized flights in DFW airspace are federal offenses. Privacy law violations carry civil liability.
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