Drone photography / Medford, Middlesex County
Drone photos and video in Medford, MA: prices and airspace.
The center of Medford is inside Boston Logan's Class B airspace, so a pilot needs FAA authorization to fly there.
Local airspace
Flying in Medford.
Medford 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 Medford 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 300 feet above ground at the center of Medford and 100 to 350 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 Medford. 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 Medford
What people book.
About the housing: Medford has older single-family neighborhoods, multi-family houses and condos.
Common questions
Drone photos in Medford.
Do I need FAA permission for a drone shoot in Medford?
Yes. The center of Medford 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 300 feet at the center of town; higher requests need further coordination).
Does Hanscom Field or another airport affect Medford?
In the FAA's airspace data, the Class D airspace at Hanscom Field in Bedford and at Lawrence Municipal Airport does not reach Medford. Medford is affected by Boston Logan's airspace, as described above.
What does a drone shoot in Medford 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.