Tinley Park defers drone airspace to the FAA but prohibits drone operation in Tinley Park-Park District parks without authorization. Midway Class B airspace covers parts of the Village, requiring LAANC authorization.
Federal Aviation Administration rules preempt most local drone regulation in Tinley Park. Recreational operators must follow FAA Recreational Flyer/TRUST rules, register drones over 0.55 lb, and fly below 400 feet away from manned aircraft. Parts of Tinley Park fall within Chicago Midway International Airport's Class B airspace (approximately 15 miles north), requiring LAANC authorization before flight. The Tinley Park-Park District prohibits takeoff, landing, and operation of drones within its parks and facilities absent written permission. Reckless drone operation may be enforced under the Village's nuisance and disorderly conduct ordinances, and the Illinois Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act (725 ILCS 167) restricts surveillance use. Operations near the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Metra stations, and school campuses raise additional safety and privacy concerns.
Park District citations $75-$500 for unauthorized drone use. FAA enforcement for airspace violations up to $27,500. Illinois civil damages possible for surveillance violations.
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