Commercial drone operations over Miami Beach require both FAA Part 107 certification and a city Film and Print Permit for aerial filming. The city does not issue blanket airspace permits. Each flight requires a separate permit application submitted at least 5 business days in advance with mandatory off-duty police staffing.
All commercial drone operations over Miami Beach require a city Film and Print Permit for aerial activities, in addition to FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. The city explicitly prohibits commercial filming under recreational/hobbyist FAA guidelines. Each aerial request requires a separate permit application detailing the proposed date, time, location, and flight pattern. Applications must be submitted at least 5 business days before the planned operation. A complete Aerials Application Packet is required. The city mandates at least one off-duty Miami Beach Police or Ocean Rescue officer on site during operations, depending on the location and flight plan. Miami Beach does not issue blanket permits for the overall airspace. Commercial operators must comply with all FAA Part 107 requirements including the LAANC authorization system for controlled airspace near MIA. Insurance requirements apply. Contact the Film and Print Office for permit applications and fee schedules.
Operating a commercial drone without a Film and Print Permit violates city ordinance. Flying commercially under recreational/hobbyist rules violates both FAA regulations and city requirements. FAA Part 107 violations carry civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation. Operating without required police staffing voids the permit.
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