Recreational drone flying across Essex County follows federal FAA rules, not a county code. Fly under 400 feet, within sight, pass the free TRUST test, and register any drone over 0.55 pounds.
Massachusetts adds no recreational drone license beyond federal law, so the same FAA rules apply in every Essex town. Under 49 USC 44809 you fly strictly for fun, keep the aircraft in visual line of sight, give way to manned aircraft, and stay under 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace. Controlled airspace near Beverly and Lawrence airports needs LAANC authorization. Carry TRUST proof and mark your FAA registration number on the drone.
Flying without TRUST, above 400 feet, or in controlled airspace without authorization exposes the operator to FAA civil penalties reaching thousands of dollars.
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