Recreational drones in Bristol County follow FAA rules under 49 USC §44809. New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB) and T.F. Green proximity create Class D/E restricted airspace requiring LAANC authorization.
Recreational drone flight in Bristol County is governed primarily by FAA regulations, with local park-use restrictions supplementing federal rules. Drones over 0.55 lbs must be registered with the FAA. Operators must fly below 400 feet AGL, maintain visual line of sight, pass the TRUST test, and avoid airports, stadiums, and emergency scenes. New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB) generates Class D airspace over much of New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven requiring LAANC authorization. Taunton Municipal Airport (KTAN) generates Class E surface-area restrictions. Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton parks departments prohibit or restrict drone launches from city parks and athletic fields. Coastal launches over Buzzards Bay and the Taunton River fall within federal navigable waters rules. Night flight requires anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.
FAA violations: civil penalties up to $27,500 per incident; criminal penalties possible for reckless ops. Local park-launch violations: $50 to $500 under municipal bylaw. Interference with manned aircraft: federal criminal charges.
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