Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and LAANC airspace authorization for the PBI Class C airspace covering most of West Palm Beach. State law preempts city drone rules.
FAA Part 107 governs all commercial UAS operations: pilot must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, drone must be registered, operations limited to daylight (or with anti-collision lighting at night), 400 ft AGL maximum, and visual line of sight unless waivered. Commercial flights in PBI Class C airspace require LAANC authorization with specific altitude grids. Real estate, event, and inspection operators commonly use Aloft or AirMap for instant LAANC approval. FL §330.41 preempts municipal drone regulations except parks/property restrictions.
Part 107 civil penalty up to $32,000. Operating without certificate: federal criminal exposure. State surveillance violations: §934.50 misdemeanor.
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