Utah County commercial drone operators require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Real estate and construction photography common. Utah Code §63G-18 governs government drone use. Provo Airport airspace strict.
Commercial drone operations in Utah County require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate under 14 CFR Part 107. Operators must pass aeronautical knowledge exam and recertify every 24 months. Commercial uses include BYU/UVU campus real estate marketing, Silicon Slopes construction inspections, and Wasatch Front aerial photography. Operations in Provo Airport (KPVU) Class D airspace require LAANC authorization through apps like Aloft or Skyward. Night flights, flights over people, and BVLOS require Part 107 waivers. Utah Code §63G-18 regulates government agency drone use requiring warrants for surveillance. Commercial filming on Utah state lands (Utah Lake, Timpanogos Cave surroundings) requires state film office coordination. Provo and Orem business licenses required for drone service companies headquartered in-city.
Operating commercially without Part 107: FAA civil penalties up to $32,666 per 49 USC §46301. Unauthorized Class D airspace entry: federal criminal penalties. Business license violation: $100 to $1,000 municipal.
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