Commercial drone operators in Galt must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, and use LAANC for authorization in controlled airspace. Local takeoff/landing on city property requires permission. Night and over-people operations require waivers.
Commercial drone operations are governed by 14 CFR Part 107. Operators must hold a current Remote Pilot Certificate, passing the Part 107 Initial Knowledge Test and biennial recurrent training. All commercial drones must be registered with the FAA. For operations in controlled airspace near airports, operators must use the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system for near-real-time airspace approval, or obtain a Part 107 Waiver. Galt itself is in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace but operators working near Franklin Field (private field) or on approach paths to Sacramento Executive (SAC) or Mather (MHR) should review sectional charts. Galt does not require a separate city business license for drone operators servicing multiple jurisdictions, but operators setting up from city property, public rights-of-way, or parks need a facility use permit. Over-people operations, operations from moving vehicles, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights require specific FAA authorization.
FAA civil penalties up to 27,500 dollars per violation; criminal penalties possible for willful violations. Local trespass and right-of-way violations cited under GMC.
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