Recreational drones over Licking County follow federal law, 49 U.S.C. §44809: register drones over 250 grams, pass the free TRUST test, stay below 400 feet, and keep visual line of sight. Airspace near Newark-Heath Airport needs LAANC authorization.
Licking County does not regulate recreational drones; the FAA controls the airspace over Newark, Heath, Pataskala, and Granville. Under 49 U.S.C. §44809 you may fly for fun without a Part 107 certificate if you register any drone over 250 grams, pass the free TRUST test, keep the aircraft within visual line of sight, stay below 400 feet, and yield to crewed aircraft. Newark-Heath Airport (VTA) creates controlled airspace on the county's south side, and Rickenbacker and John Glenn Columbus airspace sits to the west, where LAANC authorization applies. County and city parks may still restrict takeoffs and landings from their land.
The FAA can impose civil penalties in the thousands of dollars for flying an unregistered drone, above 400 feet, or in controlled airspace without authorization. Reckless operation can also draw criminal charges.
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