Commercial drone operations in Miami require FAA Part 107 certification and LAANC authorization for flights in controlled airspace. Florida's drone privacy law and the city's dense urban environment create additional operational considerations.
Commercial operators must hold a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. LAANC authorization is required for controlled airspace near Miami International Airport, which covers most of the city. Operations over people require specific Part 107 waiver or compliant drone category. Nighttime operations require anti-collision lighting. Florida law (FL Stat. §934.50) restricts commercial surveillance use. Film permits from the city may be required for commercial drone videography. Operations near the cruise port, government buildings, and critical infrastructure are further restricted.
Operating commercially without Part 107 carries FAA penalties up to $55,000. Unauthorized flights in controlled airspace may result in certificate action and federal prosecution. Privacy violations carry civil and criminal liability under FL law.
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