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I hear people on here stress the 400ft from the ground maximum allowed height for drone flying and it is actually incorrect. (IN THE USA)
I attended some training not long ago for my Police agency (non-drone related) and spoke to a detective in charge of the drone section for his agency. He has obtained his license and had far more knowledge about things than I did.
During discussion it was clarified that 400ft from the ground ISN'T ALWAYS CORRECT.
It is 400 FEET FROM THE HIGHEST STRUCTURE.
Part 107 states:
You can fly during daylight or in twilight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision lighting. Minimum weather visibility is three miles from your control station. 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).
Link to FAA page relating to this.
Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)
2nd paragraph under Operation Requirement.
So technically if there is a structure near by YOU CAN fly 400 Ft above that structure.
Mike
I attended some training not long ago for my Police agency (non-drone related) and spoke to a detective in charge of the drone section for his agency. He has obtained his license and had far more knowledge about things than I did.
During discussion it was clarified that 400ft from the ground ISN'T ALWAYS CORRECT.
It is 400 FEET FROM THE HIGHEST STRUCTURE.
Part 107 states:
You can fly during daylight or in twilight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision lighting. Minimum weather visibility is three miles from your control station. 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).
Link to FAA page relating to this.
Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)
2nd paragraph under Operation Requirement.
So technically if there is a structure near by YOU CAN fly 400 Ft above that structure.
Mike
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