Commercial operators require FAA Part 107 certificate. BWI and Naval Academy airspace mandate LAANC. Anne Arundel County film/survey permits for commercial use on county property.
Commercial drone work in Anne Arundel County requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (renewed every 24 months via online training). LAANC authorization required for operations in BWI Airport Class B/D airspace (covers Glen Burnie, Linthicum, much of north county) and around the Naval Academy. Anne Arundel County Office of Central Services requires a commercial filming permit for drone operations on county property or rights-of-way. State of Maryland film permits available through the MD Film Office. Night operations, over-people, BVLOS require specific Part 107 waivers. Chesapeake Bay wildlife refuge areas have additional FWS restrictions.
Commercial without Part 107: FAA fines up to $32,666. Controlled airspace incursion near BWI/Naval Academy: federal criminal charges possible.
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