Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and LAANC airspace authorization for most Delray Beach airspace. Operators near Boca Raton Airport must also coordinate with ATC. Business tax receipt required for Delray-based operators.
Part 107 commercial operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate (passed Part 107 exam), register each drone over 0.55 lbs, and obtain LAANC authorization for controlled airspace. BCT Class D airspace covers most of downtown and coastal Delray Beach surface to 2,500 feet AGL. Operations over people require parachute or Category 1-4 compliance. Night operations require anti-collision lighting. Delray Beach businesses operating drones commercially need a local Business Tax Receipt. Real estate photography, inspections, and roofing assessments are common commercial uses. FL §934.50 restricts drone use for surveillance over private property without consent, with limited media exceptions.
FAA civil penalties up to 27,500 dollars per violation. Operating commercially without Part 107 certification or beyond waiver authority can result in certificate suspension or revocation.
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