§ 24-02 Unmanned Aircraft Permit Requirement.
RCNY § 24-02
(a)A permit issued pursuant to this chapter is required to take off or land an unmanned aircraft within New York City, except as provided in subdivision (b) of this section.
(b)A permit issued pursuant to this chapter is not required: (1) To take off or land an unmanned aircraft in an area designated by the Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to § 18-146(c) of the Administrative Code; (2) To take off or land an unmanned aircraft that is a public aircraft operated by an agency of the City or other governmental entity pursuant to a Certificate of Authorization issued by the FAA; (3) In an emergency, which for purposes of this chapter includes emergency response operations conducted by a government agency or volunteer fire department; or (4) As otherwise authorized pursuant to § 10-126 of the Administrative Code. (Added City Record 7/21/2023, eff. 7/21/2023)
