FAA preempts airspace regulation under 49 USC §40103. Recreational flyers must follow 14 CFR Part 107 rules, pass TRUST test, and register drones over 0.55 lb. NY State Parks prohibit drone launching/landing without permit.
Griffiss International Airport (former Griffiss AFB) in Rome is a designated FAA UAS test site — check LAANC for controlled airspace. Oneida County Airport (Oriskany) has Class G airspace. NY State Parks (9 NYCRR §375.1) ban drone launching/landing in state parks without special permit. Local parks may restrict takeoff/landing; flight itself is FAA-governed.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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