Commercial drone operators must hold an FAA Part 107 certificate, secure LAANC authorization in SLC airspace, and obtain a city business license for drone services.
Commercial drone pilots operating for compensation in Salt Lake City must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and register each aircraft with the FAA. Because most of the city lies within the SLC International Airport Class B or surface Class D airspace, operators must obtain LAANC or manual waiver authorization before flight. Commercial operators providing services within city limits also need a Salt Lake City business license under Title 5. Operations over city-owned property such as parks, open space, or public facilities require a separate film permit or use agreement. Flights over people generally require operating under Part 107 Subpart D category rules.
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