Recreational drones governed by FAA rules under 14 CFR Part 107 and 49 USC §44809. Harrison County contains restricted airspace around Keesler AFB (Biloxi) and Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT). Mississippi Code §97-29-61 criminalizes drone peeping.
Recreational drone operators in Harrison County must register drones over 0.55 lbs with the FAA, pass the TRUST test, fly below 400 feet AGL, and maintain visual line of sight. The county encompasses Class D airspace around Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (KGPT) and Class C airspace around Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX) in Biloxi — both require LAANC authorization or special ATC approval. Keesler hosts the 81st Training Wing and 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (Hurricane Hunters); unauthorized overflight can trigger federal response. MS Code §97-29-61 makes it a felony to use a drone to photograph a person in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Gulfport and Biloxi municipal parks prohibit drone launches without a permit. Coastal launches must avoid occupied beaches during peak tourist season.
FAA violations: $1,000 to $27,500 per incident. MS §97-29-61 drone peeping: felony, up to 5 years imprisonment and $5,000 fine. Airspace incursion at Keesler AFB: federal prosecution possible. Park violations: $50 to $500.
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