Note: The FAA now requires drone pilot certification for all flights in US airspace. There are several pathways to certification. Learn more » Show Altitude restriction Line of Sight Daylight Hours Number of UAS Flight Conditions Right of Way Physical and Mental Condition Flight Over People Mass Assembly Conduct of Flight Privacy Flight Near Structures Flight Around Property Emergency Response FAA RulesThe FAA stipulates certain safety practices whenever operating a sUAS, including the need to understand airspace restrictions and the operator's responsibility to communicate with airports and air traffic control in the region. Learn more at the FAA's website.
FAA rules apply to the entire National Airspace System -- there is no such thing as "unregulated" airspace. Drone operators should be familiar with the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and where you can legally fly. Controlled airspace is found around some airports and at certain altitudes where air traffic controllers are actively communicating with, directing, and separating all air traffic. Other airspace is considered uncontrolled in the sense that air traffic controllers are not directing air traffic within its limits. In general, you can only fly your drone in uncontrolled airspace below 400 feet above the ground (AGL). Commercial drone operators are required to get permission from the FAA before flying in controlled airspace. Learn more about the rules for Certificated Remote Pilots and commercial operators on Flying Drones Near Airports (Controlled Airspace) – Part 107.  (click to enlarge) Read more about controlled and uncontrolled airspace, as well as the different classifications of controlled airspace in the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PDF) in chapter 15 (see page 377). Remember, there are thousands of private pilots who fly in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace at various altitudes, and they usually cannot see your drone until it's too close for comfort. Drone operators are responsible for staying away from manned aircraft, not the other way around!
Under Part 107, a Remote Pilot-in-Command cannot fly an unmanned aircraft higher than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), unless it’s flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure’s immediate uppermost limit. So if there’s a 1,200 ft. telecommunications tower, you can inspect it with your UAS, as long as you’re flying within 400 ft. of the tower both horizontally and above its highest point at all times. If flying above a structure means you will be entering controlled airspace, be aware of that fact and follow air traffic control (ATC) procedures, which we cover in other lectures.
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When talking with drone pilots, many will say they can only fly up to 400 feet. Why? What is so special about 400 feet? And what does 400 feet even look like? 400 feet is the maximum altitude the F.A.A permits a sUAS (small unmanned aircraft system), or drone, to operate at so as not to interfere with other aircraft in the sky. This keeps drones a safe distance away from airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft systems and helps prevents collisions. What does 400 feet look like?Like this video? Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for more like it. Your next questions are probably, “well, how high even is 400 feet? What does it look like from up there?” We sent our pilot to the field to show you exactly what 400 feet looks like. We captured aerial photos from a range of heights to compare how the different altitudes look and to put 400 feet into perspective. Here you can see a baseball diamond captured at 50ft, 100ft, 150ft, 200ft, 300ft, and 400ft.
Here is the same location looking horizontally at the landscape.
And here is what a residential property looks like.
Is 400 feet high enough for my project?As you can tell from the photos, 400 feet is plenty high enough for a wide variety of drone projects, including residential real estate, commercial real estate, construction progress updates, and more. It provides a wide view of the land below and an excellent view of the landscape and terrain. In fact, for some projects it may even be too high. Often times our pilots rarely need to go to the 400 foot limit, and can instead capture great aerial imagery much closer to the subject. Flying at or close to 400 feet remains best for commercial real estate projects where the client wants to show off large buildings or properties. Is it possible to fly above 400 feet?The next question: is it possible to fly above 400 feet? 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 to stay within the 400 foot limit.For drone pilots, it is important to respect the F.A.A. regulations and keep their sUAS operating below 400 feet. We recommend setting an altitude limit of 390 feet to make sure your drone stays within the operating limits. Fortunately, setting an altitude limit for all DJI Drones within the DJI Go 4 application. To set an altitude limit, launch DJI Go 4, enter your device, tap the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner, tap on the drone icon at the top, scroll down to Set Max Flight Altitude, and enter in your desired limit. Keep in mind the units are in meters. We recommend setting a max flight altitude limit of 118 meters, or close to 390 feet. You can always change this limit if you are flying near a tall structure. |
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