Recreational drone flights in North Miami are heavily restricted by proximity to Opa-locka Executive Airport and Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport controlled airspace. FAA LAANC authorization is required for most of the city. Florida preempts most local drone regulation, but the city restricts drone use in parks including areas near Oleta River State Park.
North Miami falls within controlled airspace near Opa-locka Executive Airport, requiring FAA authorization via the LAANC system before any drone flight in most areas of the city. Florida's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (FL Statute 934.50) preempts local governments from enacting most drone regulations, but North Miami restricts drone operations on city-owned property and parks. Oleta River State Park, located within North Miami's boundaries, is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and has its own drone restrictions — Florida state parks generally prohibit drone launches and landings without a permit. Recreational drone operators must register drones over 0.55 pounds with the FAA, fly below 400 feet, maintain visual line of sight, never fly over people or moving vehicles, and yield to manned aircraft. Night flights require anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles. The North Miami Police Department handles drone-related safety complaints at (305) 891-0294.
Flying in controlled airspace without FAA LAANC authorization violates federal law with penalties up to $250,000. Launching or landing drones in Florida state parks without authorization violates state park rules. Reckless drone operation under FL Statute 934.50 is a misdemeanor. Flying over people or emergency scenes carries additional penalties.
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