(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)