Miami Parks and Recreation prohibits drone operation in city parks without a Special Events Permit under Code of Ordinances Chapter 38. Bayfront Park, Maurice A. Ferré Park, and Virginia Key Beach Park all prohibit drone takeoff and landing. KMIA Class B airspace covers most of the city, and Florida Statute §330.41 supplements with state restrictions.
The City of Miami Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Parks and Public Property) and the Miami Parks and Recreation Department's adopted rules prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems in city parks except under a Special Events Permit. Bayfront Park, Maurice A. Ferré Park (formerly Museum Park), Virginia Key Beach Park, and Margaret Pace Park all post no-drone signage. Miami-Dade County separately bans drones in county parks (including Crandon, Matheson Hammock, and Zoo Miami) under County Code §26 unless the operator has a Special Events Permit. The FAA preempts national airspace but cities and counties lawfully regulate use of park property. KMIA (Miami International) Class B airspace covers most of Miami-Dade County, requiring FAA LAANC authorization. Florida Statute §330.41 (Drone Preemption Act) preempts most local drone airspace regulation but allows park property rules. Stadium TFRs apply at Hard Rock Stadium (Dolphins), loanDepot Park (Marlins), and Miami-Dade Arena (Heat) during events.
Miami Code Chapter 38 violations carry fines up to $500 per offense and possible expulsion from city parks. FAA TFR violations can stack civil penalties up to $32,666 plus possible criminal charges. Florida Statute §934.50 also creates civil causes of action for surveillance drone misuse with statutory damages plus attorney fees.
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