Showing ordinances that apply to South Apopka, FL
South Apopka is an unincorporated community (population 6,803) in Orange County, Florida. Because South Apopka is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The recreational drones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Recreational drone operation in Orange County is complicated by Orlando International Airport (MCO) Class B airspace covering most of the county and the Walt Disney World TFR (FDC NOTAM 9/5422) which permanently prohibits flight within 3 nautical miles of Disney parks up to 3,000 feet AGL.
FAA Part 107 and recreational rules apply. Operators must register drones over 250g. LAANC authorization required for Class B flight up to ceiling grids. County parks prohibit drone takeoff and landing except designated areas (no county park currently permits drones). Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and Kissimmee Gateway (ISM) add controlled airspace. Disney TFR violations carry FAA civil penalties up to $30,000 and potential criminal charges.
Disney TFR violation: FAA enforcement, civil penalty up to $30,000, certificate suspension. Flying over people without waiver: FAA citation.
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