Drone photography / Malden, Middlesex County
Drone photos and video in Malden, MA: prices and airspace.
The center of Malden is inside Boston Logan's Class B airspace, so a pilot needs FAA authorization to fly there.
Local airspace
Flying in Malden.
Malden sits inside the Class B airspace of Boston Logan, down to the ground. That does not mean no flying; it means the pilot asks the FAA first, usually through LAANC, and flies below the altitude the FAA gives for that spot.
- The center of Malden falls inside Boston Logan (KBOS) Class B airspace, Area A, which runs from the surface up to 7,000 feet MSL. FAA Class Airspace data
- Flying a drone in Class B airspace requires prior authorization from air traffic control, at any height. 14 CFR 107.41
- The FAA's UAS Facility Map shows a maximum of 150 feet above ground at the center of Malden and 50 to 300 feet across the town. Those are the heights a pilot can be approved for through LAANC; higher requests need further coordination. FAA UAS Facility Map data
- In the FAA data, the Class D airspace at Hanscom Field (Bedford) and at Lawrence Municipal Airport does not reach Malden. FAA Class Airspace data
The rules that apply anywhere
- A person flying for pay needs an FAA remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. 14 CFR 107.12
- A drone may not fly higher than 400 feet above the ground, with a narrow exception near tall structures. 14 CFR 107.51
- In Class B, C or D airspace, or the surface area of Class E airspace at an airport, a pilot needs prior authorization from air traffic control. 14 CFR 107.41
- Pilots get that authorization through an FAA-approved LAANC provider, and requests above a grid's altitude need further coordination and are open to Part 107 pilots only. FAA: LAANC
- The recreational flyer rules (the TRUST test) are for hobby flying only, so paid photography falls under Part 107. FAA: Recreational flyers
- Since September 16, 2023, drones must broadcast Remote ID unless an exception applies. FAA: Remote ID
This is general information from the cited FAA pages, checked October 5, 2026. It is not legal advice, and airspace rules change. The pilot you hire is responsible for checking the live airspace and getting any authorization before flying.
Common jobs in Malden
What people book.
About the housing: Malden has more renters than owners, and a lot of its housing is in multi-family buildings.
Common questions
Drone photos in Malden.
Do I need FAA permission for a drone shoot in Malden?
Yes. The center of Malden is inside Boston Logan's Class B airspace, and the FAA requires prior authorization from air traffic control to fly there. A certified pilot can request it through LAANC, which approves flights up to the altitude the FAA sets for each spot (about 150 feet at the center of town; higher requests need further coordination).
Does Hanscom Field or another airport affect Malden?
In the FAA's airspace data, the Class D airspace at Hanscom Field in Bedford and at Lawrence Municipal Airport does not reach Malden. Malden is affected by Boston Logan's airspace, as described above.
What does a drone shoot in Malden cost?
A typical listing shoot in Greater Boston is about $250 to $900 (draft range, not a quote), and other kinds of shoot are priced by the job. Your quote depends on the property, the flight time and the edits, and the pilot arranges any airspace authorization. See the service pages for each range.
Who actually flies the drone?
An independent drone pilot. Home Options MA is not a drone company; we take your request and connect you with a pilot, and we ask them to confirm FAA authorization and insurance before you book.