Recreational drone operations in Dublin are governed primarily by FAA Part 107 and recreational rules. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Class C airspace affects eastern Dublin. LAANC authorization required below 400 ft in controlled airspace.
Dublin lies within or adjacent to controlled airspace for John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Much of Dublin, particularly east of I-270 and along Sawmill Road, falls under CMH Class C airspace or its 5-mile notification ring. Recreational drone pilots must: register drones over 0.55 lbs with the FAA, pass the TRUST test, obtain LAANC authorization via B4UFLY or another approved app before flying in controlled airspace, stay below 400 ft, maintain visual line of sight, and never fly over people or stadiums. Ohio State University home games at Ohio Stadium trigger temporary flight restrictions reaching into Dublin. Drones may not be launched from Dublin parks without a permit.
FAA violations: civil penalties up to 27,500 dollars per violation. Unauthorized park launch: park rule violation plus possible FAA referral.
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