Commercial drone operators in Palm Beach County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and comply with PBI Class C and BCT Class D airspace authorization requirements. County film permits required for commercial filming.
FAA Part 107 requires Remote Pilot Certificate for any commercial operation. LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) provides near-real-time airspace authorization for PBI Class C and BCT Class D. Maximum altitude 400 feet AGL, daylight operations unless waivered, visual line of sight required. Commercial filming or photography on county property requires a PBC Film and Television Office permit. Insurance ($1M minimum) typically required for commercial use. FL §330.41 regulates spaceports/aviation but does not preempt drone rules.
Operating commercially without Part 107: $32,666 maximum FAA penalty. Filming without county permit: $250-$500 per occurrence.
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