Commercial drone operations in Denver require FAA Part 107 certification and must comply with all FAA airspace requirements, particularly around Denver International Airport's Class B airspace. Denver does not require a separate local commercial drone permit but operators must follow park prohibitions and privacy laws.
Commercial operators must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107. Operations in DEN's Class B airspace require advance LAANC or FAA airspace authorization. Part 107 rules: fly below 400 feet AGL, maintain visual line of sight, no operations over non-participating people without a waiver, daytime flights only unless waiver obtained, maximum 55 lbs. Denver Parks prohibit all drone flights including commercial without express authorization. Commercial operators must carry liability insurance. Colorado's privacy statute (C.R.S. §18-9-118) applies to commercial drone operations. Film permits may be required for commercial filming from drones in Denver.
Operating commercially without Part 107 certification carries FAA civil penalties up to $27,500. Flying in restricted airspace without authorization can result in certificate suspension and criminal penalties. Violations of Colorado privacy law are misdemeanors. Commercial filming without permits in certain areas may result in local citations.
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