Commercial drone operations in White Plains require FAA Part 107 certification. Westchester County Airport (HPN) creates significant controlled airspace restrictions over much of the city — LAANC authorization required before flight.
FAA has exclusive authority over the National Airspace System (NAS); localities cannot ban drone flight. However, WP bans takeoff/landing from city parks without a permit. Because HPN (White Plains/Westchester County Airport) sits on the north edge of the city, nearly all of White Plains falls within Class D or Class E surface airspace requiring LAANC pre-flight authorization. Commercial operators must also register aircraft with the FAA and carry remote ID.
Operating without Part 107: FAA civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation. Takeoff from city park without permit: municipal fine.
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