Monroe County commercial drones require FAA Part 107 certificate. ROC Class C airspace requires LAANC. Rochester Film Commission handles commercial filming permits in city limits.
Commercial drone operations in Monroe County require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (renewed every 24 months via online recurrent training). Operations in Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) Class C airspace - which covers downtown Rochester, U of R, RIT, and most suburbs - require LAANC authorization via approved providers. Rochester requires a film permit through the Mayor's Office of Communications for commercial filming including drone-based work on city property. Monroe County Parks require special use permits for commercial drone work. Real estate, survey, and inspection operators common across Pittsford, Brighton, and Victor. Night operations, flights over people, and BVLOS require FAA waivers.
Commercial ops without Part 107: FAA fines up to $32,666. LAANC violation in ROC Class C: federal enforcement and suspension. Unpermitted city film: $250 to $1,000.
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