Recreational drone use in Lakewood is governed by FAA Part 107 and recreational rules (49 USC 44809). Flight over city parks requires park division authorization; Cleveland Hopkins airspace restrictions apply.
The FAA has exclusive authority over airspace, and Ohio ORC 4561.15 preempts most local drone flight restrictions. However, Lakewood can regulate takeoff and landing from city-owned property. Launching drones from Lakewood parks requires prior authorization from the Parks and Recreation Department. Lakewood is within the Mode C Veil of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport controlled airspace, requiring LAANC authorization for any flight above zero feet AGL in much of the city. Lake Erie shoreline flights must avoid people, boats, and no-fly zones over downtown Cleveland.
Takeoff/landing on city property without permission: trespassing citation. Reckless flight referred to FAA. Privacy-invading flight may be actionable under tort law.
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