Brevard County, FL Drone Rules: Recreational Drones (2026)
Key Facts
- Drone-specific ordinance
- None found in the county code
- Park launches
- Permit required for any aircraft
- Governing section
- § 78-106
- Parks penalty
- Up to $500.00 or 60 days
Summary
Brevard County's code has no ordinance that names drones or unmanned aircraft. The closest local rule is section 78-106: you may not take off in or land any aircraft in a county park without a permit from the parks department.
The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft ( USC 44809 ) is the law that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules helps keep people, your drone and our airspace safe: Fly only for recreational purposes (personal enjoyment). Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO). Note: For more information on how to become an FAA-recognized CBO, read Advisory Circular 91-57D . Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer who is co-located (physically next to) and in direct communication with you. Give way to and do not interfere with other aircraft. Fly at or below FAA-authorized altitudes in controlled airspace ( Class B, C, D, and surface Class E designated for an airport ) only with prior FAA authorization by using LAANC or DroneZone . Fly at or below 400 feet in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace. Note : Anyone flying a drone in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) is responsible for flying within the FAA guidelines and regulations. That means it is up to you as a drone pilot to know the rules: Where Can I Fly? Take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of test passage when flying. Have a current FAA registration , mark (PDF) your drones on the outside with the registration number, and carry proof of registration with you when flying.
Full Breakdown
Section 78-106 forbids taking off in or landing any aircraft, glider or parachute in any park, recreational facility or department managed land without contractual authority or a permit from the department. Section 78-82 lists that activity among the ones a facility use permit covers, so the launch permit is applied for the same way as a special event. The parks chapter defines ultra-light aircraft by reference to part 103 of the Federal Aviation Regulations but never defines a drone. Separately, section 62-2204 makes it unlawful to use land or water inside an airport zone so as to create electrical interference with navigational signals.
Violations & Fines
Section 78-100 makes any violation of the parks chapter punishable by a fine up to $500.00, up to 60 days in the county jail, or both, and violators may be ejected and barred from future park use.
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