Recreational drone use in Mecklenburg County is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 and N.C.G.S. §15A-300.1 et seq. Drones are prohibited over Mecklenburg County Parks without a permit and within 5 miles of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) without LAANC authorization.
FAA regulations require recreational drone operators to register drones weighing 0.55 lb or more, pass the TRUST safety test, and fly below 400 ft AGL away from airports. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is a Class B airport; all drone flights within 5 miles require LAANC authorization. Mecklenburg County Park Rule §2.12 prohibits launching, landing, or operating drones over county parks except with written permission. N.C.G.S. §15A-300.1 prohibits drone photography of private property without consent and over correctional facilities. NC UAS Operators Permit required for commercial flights.
FAA: fines up to $27,500 civil and $250,000 criminal. Park violations: $100 county penalty. State privacy violations: Class 1 misdemeanor and civil damages.
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