Showing ordinances that apply to Fort Montgomery, NY
Fort Montgomery is an unincorporated community (population 1,627) in Orange County, New York. Because Fort Montgomery is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The commercial drones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Commercial operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Stewart Airport and West Point airspace require LAANC authorization. Night ops require Part 107.29 compliance plus anti-collision lighting.
Commercial drone operations in Orange County must comply with 14 CFR Part 107: Remote Pilot Certificate, aircraft registration, max 400 ft AGL, visual line of sight, no flight over people without waiver. Stewart International Airport (SWF) Class D airspace requires LAANC authorization for flights below 400 ft; West Point (R-5207) generally prohibited. NY has no separate commercial drone license. Municipal film permits may be required for commercial filming.
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