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Can I fly my drone higher than 400ft?
The answer is yes. Drone pilots are allowed to fly 400 feet above the top of the tallest structure within a 50 foot radius of their operation. So to fly above 400 feet, a pilot would need to be standing near a reasonably tall structure, such as a building or cell tower.
How high can drones legally fly?
400 feet
The maximum allowable altitude is 400 feet above the ground, and higher if your drone remains within 400 feet of a structure. The maximum speed is 100 mph (87 knots).
Can I fly my drone higher than 120 meters?
Rules for recreational drone operators You must not fly your drone higher than 120 metres (400 feet) above ground level. You must only fly one drone at a time. You must keep your drone within visual line-of-sight.
Can drones fly higher than planes?
“The altitude of the small unmanned aircraft cannot be higher than 400 feet above ground level unless the small unmanned aircraft is (1) flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure, and (2) does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure’s immediate uppermost limit.”
Can I fly a drone over the Grand Canyon?
Currently, the use of drones is prohibited in Grand Canyon and all National Parks.
Where can you not fly a drone?
They include:
- Fly at or below 400 feet.
- Keep your drone within sight.
- Don’t fly in restricted airspace.
- Don’t fly near other aircraft, especially near airports.
- Don’t fly over groups of people.
- Don’t fly over stadiums or sporting events.
- Don’t fly near emergency response efforts such as fires.
- Don’t fly under the influence.
What’s the legal height to fly a drone?
For commercial drone pilots licensed under Part 107, the rule is quite similar with one major difference: according to the rule, a pilot can fly their drone above 400 feet if they are within 400 feet of a structure.
Can a drone fly 400 feet over an obstacle?
This means that when in Class B, C, D, or E2, you cannot fly 400 feet over structures. When flying 400 feet over an obstacle in uncontrolled airspace, you also have to stay out of controlled airspace that requires authorization, such as class B, C, or D.
How tall can a drone be in Class B airspace?
For example, if you are trying to inspect a structure that is 1500 feet tall, but a layer of Class B airspace starts at 1200 feet AGL, you can only fly near this structure up to to 1199 feet AGL. From what reference point should 400 feet be measured from?
Are there any exceptions to the 400 feet rule?
There are also no exceptions to the 400-foot rule for recreational drone pilots. For commercial drone pilots licensed under Part 107, the rule is quite similar with one major difference: according to the rule, a pilot can fly their drone above 400 feet if they are within 400 feet of a structure.