Oak Park, IL Drone Rules: Recreational Drones (2026)

Drone pilots planning to fly under 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports must receive an airspace authorization from the FAA before they fly. LAANC is available to pilots operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107 or under the exception for Recreational Flyers . You can get access through one of the FAA Approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers . There are two ways to use LAANC : Submit a near real-time authorization request for operations under 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports (available to Part 107 Pilots and Recreational Flyers) . Submit a "further coordination request" if you need to fly above the designated altitude ceiling in a UAS Facility Map, up to 400 feet . You can apply up to 90 days in advance of a flight and the approval is coordinated manually through the FAA (available to Part 107 pilots only) . Facilities can provide additional guidance for denied Further Coordination requests, allowing drone pilots to adjust operations and resubmit their request. To qualify under Part 107 , you must register your drone and hold a Remote Pilot Certificate. To operate as a Recreational Flyer , you must register your drone and take the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) before your first flight. Note: If you are planning an operation in controlled airspace that requires a waiver AND an airspace authorization you must apply for both through the FAA 's DroneZone.