Recreational drone pilots must follow FAA rules: pass the TRUST test, register drones >0.55 lbs, and fly within visual line of sight below 400 ft. Yonkers parks restrict launch/landing.
Under 49 USC §44809, recreational flyers must take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), follow community-based organization safety guidelines, and stay below 400 feet. FAA Remote ID rules apply as of September 2023. Yonkers parks generally prohibit drone launches without Parks Department consent. Westchester County Airport is nearby — check LAANC before flying.
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