DRONE OPERATION POLICY

All Drone/UAV Operations on Spruce Creek property must be approved by the airport manager, which can be requested below.

Commercial Drone Operations must be performed in compliance with FAA Part 107, and the following guidelines:

  • Must be in possession of current Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Drone must have appropriate Registration and Markings
  • 2nd Line of Sight (LOS) Observer with a Handheld Transceiver capable of monitoring Airport Unicom and AWOS frequencies
  • Valid Airport Manager Approval Email

Non Commercial (Recreational) Operations must be performed according to the following guidelines: 

  • Must be in possession of current Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Appropriate Drone Registration and Markings
  • Valid Airport Manager Approval Email

The only exception to this policy is a resident that is performing a non commercial drone operation on their own property at or below 100 FT.  This type of operation is permitted without any prior approval.

ALL DRONE OPERATIONS, REGARDLESS OF OPERATION TYPE, MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:

  • Must not endanger persons or property on the ground
  • Must give way and not interfere with manned aircraft
  • Must comply with Community, Local, State, and Federal flight restrictions and TFRs
  • Must refrain from careless and reckless operation as described by Community, Local, State, and Federal regulations.

* All Drone/UAV operations, regardless of category, must be in compliance with Florida Statute 934.50. Violations related to residential complaints contrary to Florida Statute 934.50, para (3)(b), regarding reasonable right to privacy, are to be remedied or mitigated through the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office or its subordinate authorities. It is upon the Plaintiff in such residential cases to carry the remedy forward by court action in accordance with Florida Statute 934.50, para (5)(b).