DRONE LAWS: 2017

Drone laws and regulations are always changing and updating, as well as the mechanisms with which the FAA allows you to get a waiver or authorization to fly your drone. You’ll want to constantly be checking the laws and web portals that fast-track your drone operations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED DRONE QUESTIONS

HOW HIGH CAN YOU LEGALLY FLY A DRONE IN THE UNITED STATES?

HOW FAR CAN YOU LEGALLY FLY A DRONE IN THE UNITED STATES?

HOW LONG CAN DRONES STAY IN THE AIR?

The FAA mandates that all commercial and recreational drone operators stay at or below 400 feet. Drones must not be interfering with any airspace, and must be maintained by a drone operator at all times with line of sight. Drones are, however, legally permitted to fly up to 400 feet above permanent objects such as buildings.

The FAA requires drones to be operated by licensed drone operators, and drones must be maintained by line of sight at all times. Line of sight can be disrupted by objects, distance, and change to daytime. In all 3 of these cases, special waivers need to be approved by the FAA.

Most commercial drones can now stay in the air during flight for more than 20 minutes. However, flight times are diminished as you go to higher elevations, endure colder weather, or endure strong winds. The FAA requires that licensed drone operators not operate in areas of cumulonimbus clouds, as well as stay below 400 feet AGL (above ground level). Drones have a built-in failsafe that will warn the drone operator of a low battery.

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Drone laws can vary greatly country to country. The United States has been actively improving upon laws for commercial and hobbyist drone operators in order to secure the airspace for aircraft. We’ve compiled the countries with known drone laws and regulations. These are constantly changing and updating as regulation races to keep pace with the rapid expansion of drone use. It is very important to know your laws, and take all legal precautions before operation. Hireuavpro.com is here to consult and provide the information that the best drone operators in the world know and implement in their own business operations.