Commercial drone operations in Matthews require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and NC DOT commercial operator permit under N.C.G.S. 63-95.1. Operations within 5 miles of CLT or Monroe airports require LAANC authorization.
Part 107 commercial operators must maintain current Remote Pilot Certificate (2-year renewal). NC requires additional state commercial UAS permit. Real estate, mapping, inspection, and delivery operations common in Matthews. Flights near Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY) need airspace authorization via LAANC.
Uncertified commercial operation: FAA civil penalty up to $27,500 per violation. NC permit violations: Class 1 misdemeanor.
Matthews, NC
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