Commercial drone operations in Orlando require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Operators must comply with all Part 107 regulations including airspace authorizations, which are particularly complex in Orlando due to MCO Class B and ORL Class D airspace. Commercial operations over people, at night, and beyond visual line of sight require additional waivers or updated Part 107 provisions.
Commercial drone pilots in Orlando must hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate obtained by passing the Part 107 knowledge exam. Orlando's complex airspace requires LAANC or airspace authorization for virtually all commercial operations. Part 107 rules include: maximum 400 feet AGL (or within 400 feet of a structure), daylight operations (night operations permitted with anti-collision lighting under updated rules), maximum 100 mph ground speed, visual line of sight, and no flying over non-participating people without approved operations category. Operations over people require compliance with Part 107 Subpart D categories. The city may require special event permits for drone operations at public gatherings.
Operating without Part 107 certificate: FAA civil penalty up to $27,500. Airspace violations: up to $27,500 civil, criminal penalties possible. Careless or reckless operations: certificate suspension or revocation.
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