Recreational drones in Providence County follow FAA 49 USC §44809. Max 400 ft AGL, FAA registration for drones over 0.55 lbs, TRUST test required. T.F. Green (Warwick) and North Central (Smithfield) airport Class D airspace restrictions apply.
Recreational drone flight in Providence County is governed by the FAA Exception for Recreational Flyers (49 USC §44809). Drones over 0.55 lbs must be FAA-registered; operators must pass the TRUST test, fly below 400 ft AGL, maintain visual line of sight, and yield to manned aircraft. T.F. Green Airport (Warwick, Class D, though in Kent County) and North Central State Airport (Smithfield, Class D) generate restricted airspace over much of Providence County; flights within 5 miles require LAANC authorization. Providence Parks Department prohibits drone takeoff/landing in most city parks without a permit (Providence Parks Rule 5.11). State parks under RI DEM (e.g., Lincoln Woods, Colt State Park) prohibit drones without permit. Night flight requires anti-collision lights. No flying over stadiums during events (Dunkin' Donuts Center, McCoy Stadium).
FAA violations (unregistered, reckless): civil fines $1,000 to $27,500 per incident; criminal up to $250,000. Providence park takeoff without permit: $50 to $500. RI DEM state park violation: $50 plus equipment forfeiture.
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