Commercial drone operators need FAA Part 107 certification plus LAANC authorization for Austin-Bergstrom Class C airspace. Texas Gov Code Ch. 423 restricts aerial surveillance. Travis County and Austin require additional permits for operations on public property.
Part 107 pilots must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, maintain visual line of sight, fly below 400 ft AGL, and secure LAANC clearance to operate in KAUS Class C airspace. Waivers are required for night operations, operations over people, and BVLOS flight. Texas Government Code §423.003 criminalizes capturing images of private property via drone without consent (Class C misdemeanor); §423.004 creates a civil cause of action. Austin Parks and Recreation requires a film permit for commercial drone work in city parks ($250-1,500 per shoot). Travis County film coordinator (512-854-3180) handles county property permits. Downtown Austin helicopter corridor along I-35 requires extra coordination.
FAA: civil penalty up to $27,500 per violation. TX §423.003: Class C misdemeanor ($500) plus civil damages up to $10,000 under §423.006.
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