Recreational drones in Grove City must comply with FAA Part 107 and Recreational Flyer Rules. The city sits entirely within Class C controlled airspace of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), requiring LAANC authorization for all flights.
All of Grove City falls within the Class C airspace surrounding CMH, which extends from the surface to 4,000 feet. Under FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and 49 USC 44809 (Exception for Limited Recreational Operations), recreational flyers must obtain LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) approval via an FAA-approved app such as Aloft or AirMap before launching. Maximum altitude in LAANC grids varies from 0 to 200 feet AGL near the airport. Operators must pass the TRUST test, register drones over 0.55 lb with the FAA, and keep the aircraft in visual line of sight. Grove City Codified Ordinance 509.12 prohibits drone flight over crowds at city events and within 25 feet of persons not participating.
FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation. GCCO 509.12 local citation: minor misdemeanor, $150 fine.
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