Drone Flight Permit Request

Port Canaveral requires prior consent for drone and watercraft drone operations due to critical infrastructure status, per Florida Statutes §330.41.

Apply for Drone Permit (UAS)

Port Canaveral is designated as a critical infrastructure facility under §330.41, Florida Statutes. Operating a drone (UAS) over Port Canaveral or interfering with its operations is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization from the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA). Watercraft drones are also prohibited unless explicitly approved.

To apply for drone operation approval, requests must be submitted to the CPA’s Public Safety and Security Department at least 48 hours in advance. Unauthorized operation may result in trespassing charges and other legal consequences.

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CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY

RULE 577: UNMANNED SYSTEMS (DRONES)

FILMING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Port Canaveral is designated as a critical infrastructure facility as defined in §330.41, Florida Statutes. It is a misdemeanor to knowingly or willfully operate a drone over the lands or waterways of Port Canaveral, allow a drone to make contact with or come within a distance close enough to interfere with the operations or cause a disturbance to the Port, without the prior written consent of the CPA or unless otherwise exempt. See §330.41(4)(c), Florida Statutes. Operation of a watercraft drone in the waters of Port Canaveral is also prohibited without prior written consent of the CPA. Requests for authorization must be made to the CPA’s Public Safety and Security Department at least 48 hours in advance of the intended operation. Persons found in violation may be subject to trespass from CPA property.

PORT CANAVERAL UAS DRONE REQUEST ONLINE REQUEST FORM

(Or print and fill out UAS Drone Request Form and attach required documentation to an email and send to both pss@portcanaveral.com and portoperations@bcso.us)

Operator's Full Legal Name

Operator's Date of Birth

Driver's License Number and State Issued:

Operator's Phone Number:

Supply FAA UAS Part 107 Certification Number:

For Aerial Requests

Upload FAA UAS Part 107 Photo:

Supply UAS Remote ID:

For Aerial Requests

Photo of Drone Showing Model Number:

Authorized manufacturers of aerial drones per State of Florida: SKYDIO, PARROT, ALTAVIAN, TEAL DRONES, VANTAGE ROBOTICS

Supply Drone Registration or ID Number:

For Maritime or Landside Requests

Photo of Drone Showing Model Number:

Operating plan including desired date, time, location, and path of the request:

Be as detailed as possible - Broad flight plans will be denied Please enter a value.

Name/Contact of Canaveral Port Authority or Partner Sponsor

Contact Information of Canaveral Port Authority Employee or Port Canaveral Partner

Email Address:

Electronic Consent:

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