Commercial drone operators in Tinley Park must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and obtain LAANC authorization when operating in Midway's Class B airspace. Filming on public property may require a Village filming permit.
FAA Part 107 regulations govern all commercial drone work in Tinley Park, including real estate photography, roof inspections, and event coverage. Operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, register the drone, and obtain LAANC authorization when flying in Midway's controlled airspace. The Village of Tinley Park may require a filming permit for commercial drone operations involving public rights-of-way, street closures, or Village-owned property, coordinated through the Village Clerk and Police Department. Flights over the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Oak Park Avenue downtown, or during the World's Largest Halloween Parade require property-owner permission, FAA waivers for flight over people or moving vehicles, and proof of liability insurance. Operators must also comply with the Illinois Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act.
FAA fines up to $27,500 per violation for Part 107 infractions. Village citations up to $750 per day for operating without a required filming permit.
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