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Drone Rules for Suttree Landing Park

Knoxville, Tennessee (tn) • United States
1001 Waterfront Dr SE, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
Lat: 35.9612 • Lng: -83.9063

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  • Class E controlled airspace (surface to 700ft AGL) for Knoxville Downtown Island Airport; mandatory LAANC authorization required prior to flight.
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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Recreational drone flying is permitted in Suttree Landing Park's open areas, which are uniquely accessible 24 hours a day; however, because it sits directly inside the controlled airspace of the neighboring Downtown Island Airport, pilots face strict FAA restrictions requiring a formal LAANC authorization waiver before
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Suttree Landing Park is an 8-acre linear green space situated on the Tennessee River in the area of South Knoxville. The site has been purposely designed to honor its past as a historically industrial site with a modern ecological design in mind. Taking inspiration from the book, Suttree, authored by Cormac McCarthy, the park boasts of beautiful paved walkways, festival lawns, accessible play areas, and a boat launch point for kayak and paddleboard enthusiasts. The strategic positioning of the park provides stunning views of downtown Knoxville from the opposite side of the river.

## Requirements
- TRUST Certificate
- LAANC Authorization
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+ Suttree Landing Park is an 8-acre linear green space situated on the Tennessee River in the area of South Knoxville. The site has been purposely designed to honor its past as a historically industrial site with a modern ecological design in mind. Taking inspiration from the book, Suttree, authored by Cormac McCarthy, the park boasts of beautiful paved walkways, festival lawns, accessible play areas, and a boat launch point for kayak and paddleboard enthusiasts. The strategic positioning of the park provides stunning views of downtown Knoxville from the opposite side of the river.
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+ ## Requirements
+ - TRUST Certificate
+ - LAANC Authorization