Commercial drone operators in Brevard need FAA Part 107. KSC, CCSFS, and Patrick SFB airspace requires separate federal authorization. County may require filming permit for commercial shoots on public property.
Commercial drone operations in Brevard County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (24-month renewal). Commercial use includes real estate, surveying (common for waterfront and space-industry parcels), inspections of launch pads and port facilities, and event coverage. LAANC authorization required near MLB, TIX, and COI. Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station airspace requires coordination with NASA/Space Force and is typically closed to commercial UAS except for mission contractors. Brevard County and municipalities (Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay) may require separate film permits for commercial shoots on public property or beaches. Port Canaveral has its own Tenant Security Program for any drone operation.
Part 107 violations: FAA fines up to $32,666 per incident. Unauthorized KSC/CCSFS entry: federal criminal charges. Local film permit violation: $100-$1,000. Beach operations during sea turtle season without FWS approval: federal penalties.
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