Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Winter Park commercial flights require LAANC authorization due to MCO Class B and ORL Class D airspace overlap. FL §934.50 restricts surveillance use.
Part 107 certified pilots must obtain airspace authorization before operating in controlled airspace covering Winter Park. FL §934.50 (Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act) prohibits using drones for surveillance of private property without consent. Commercial photography over private property may require property owner permission.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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