Florida Statute 330.41 preempts local drone flight regulations, so Coral Springs cannot restrict in-air drone operations. However, the city regulates takeoff and landing on city-owned property including parks. Recreational pilots must follow FAA Part 107 or TRUST certificate rules.
Under Florida Statute 330.41, only the state legislature can regulate drone operations in the air, preempting local ordinances on flight rules. Coral Springs retains authority over takeoff and landing on city-owned property such as parks and public facilities. Recreational drone pilots must obtain the FAA TRUST certificate and fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace. Coral Springs is within the Broward County area near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), so pilots must check for FAA airspace restrictions using the B4UFLY app. Florida Statute 934.50 prohibits using drones to conduct surveillance on private property where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Flying over critical infrastructure is prohibited under state law.
Violating FL 934.50 privacy rules is a first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $1,000 fine). FAA violations carry civil penalties up to $27,500. Unauthorized takeoff/landing on city property may result in trespassing charges.
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