Recreational drone use in Huntsville must comply with FAA Part 107 and TRUST test. Redstone Arsenal covers substantial restricted airspace and no-drone zones around military facilities are strictly enforced.
Recreational operators must register drones over 250 grams with the FAA, pass the TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test), and follow community-based organization guidelines. Maximum altitude is 400 feet AGL. Operators must maintain visual line of sight. Huntsville has uniquely restricted airspace due to Redstone Arsenal (Class D and restricted airspace R-2104) and Huntsville International Airport (Class C). LAANC authorization is required for Class C and D airspace even for recreational flight. Flying over people, moving vehicles, or at night without FAA waiver is prohibited. State law Ala. Code 13A-11-35 prohibits drone surveillance without consent. Flying near Redstone Arsenal facilities is a federal offense under 18 USC 795 and 49 USC 40103.
FAA civil penalties up to 32,666 dollars per violation. Criminal charges for Redstone Arsenal airspace incursions. State privacy violations are Class A misdemeanor.
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