Recreational drones require FAA TRUST test and registration (>0.55 lbs). LAANC authorization needed across most of Duval due to JAX Class C airspace. FL §934.50 prohibits surveillance of private property.
FAA recreational rules (49 USC §44809): TRUST test, drone registration for >250g/0.55 lbs, visual line of sight, under 400 ft AGL, yield to manned aircraft. JAX Class C requires LAANC authorization for recreational flight. FL §934.50 prohibits using drones for surveillance of private property without consent. No drones in state parks without permit.
Unregistered drone: FAA civil penalty up to $27,500. Privacy violation: FL §934.50 civil suit + statutory damages.
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