Hillsborough County drone operation governed by FAA Part 107 and Florida Statute 330.41 (Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act). Tampa International Airport (TPA) Class B airspace covers most of central county. MacDill Air Force Base restricted airspace prohibits drones south of Gandy Boulevard. LAANC authorization required near TPA.
FAA preempts local drone airspace but county parks rules apply at ground level. Tampa International is Class B airspace with 30 nautical mile Mode C veil. Recreational flyers must use LAANC through B4UFLY app for authorized flights under 400 feet. MacDill AFB has designated special security airspace extending over Tampa Bay. Peninsular location creates significant no-fly zones. FL 934.50 prohibits drone use over critical infrastructure including port facilities.
FAA fines up to 27,500 dollars civil, criminal referral possible. MacDill intrusions may trigger federal law enforcement response. FL 934.50 violation is misdemeanor first, felony repeat.
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