Recreational drone use in West Palm Beach is governed by FAA Part 107 and FL §330.41. Most of the city sits inside Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Class C airspace requiring LAANC authorization.
FL §330.41 (Drone Preemption Act) bars cities from regulating drone operation; only the FAA and state may. FAA Part 107 and recreational rules require registration of drones over 0.55 lb, TRUST certification for recreational pilots, and altitude under 400 ft AGL. PBI airport's Class C airspace covers most of the city; flights inside this airspace require LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) approval through apps like AirMap or Aloft. The city restricts takeoff/landing in city parks without a permit (FL §330.41 allows park-launch restrictions).
FAA Part 107 violations: civil penalties up to $32,000. Park takeoff without permit: $100 city citation. Reckless operation: state misdemeanor.
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