Commercial drone operators must hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. McKeesport does not impose additional local commercial drone registration, but park/event use requires city permit.
Commercial drone operators flying in McKeesport airspace are governed by FAA 14 CFR Part 107, which requires a Remote Pilot Certificate (passed via the UAG knowledge test), aircraft registration with the FAA (for drones over 0.55 lbs), and Remote ID broadcast capability (mandatory since September 16, 2023). McKeesport sits within the Pittsburgh Class B airspace perimeter in some areas — operators must obtain LAANC authorization before flight. The city itself does not license commercial drone operators, but photography or filming in McKeesport parks (Renziehausen, Riverfront) or during public events requires a parks-department or special-events permit. PA Title 18 §3505 makes unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft (harassment, trespass via drone) a summary or misdemeanor offense depending on conduct.
FAA violations (no Part 107, no Remote ID, airspace incursion): civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation. PA §3505 unlawful drone use: summary offense up to $300; misdemeanor for intentional harassment/trespass up to $2,500.
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