Recreational drones governed by FAA §44809 Exception. TRUST test required. Nearly all Mount Vernon airspace is controlled — LAANC authorization needed before flight.
Recreational flyers must pass the TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test), register drones 0.55+ lbs, fly below 400 ft, and keep visual line of sight. Because Mount Vernon is within LaGuardia Class B airspace shelves, hobbyists must obtain LAANC airspace authorization via apps like Aloft or AirMap before each flight. Takeoff from city parks may be restricted under Parks Department rules.
FAA civil penalties; operating in controlled airspace without authorization is a common violation in the NYC metro.
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