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Are you in the U.S? If so you busted visibility and cloud clearance rules. You must be 500 below clouds and have 3 miles visibility. Your drone must be in line of sight at all times. You might be legal if you launch from high ground that is above the fog with good visibility. Not sure what...

It is illegal to fly a drone at night in the US. You can fly day or during civil twilight which is approx 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.

The FAA prohibits hand catching of drones. Just thought you might like to know that little rule.

Since all drones are supposed to be registered with the FAA, there should be a registration number, perhaps under the battery. Contact the FAA with that number to find owner. Returning to owner is the right thing to do.

I have a part 107 sUAS license. The FAA states very clearly that you may not fly above 400’ AGL unless within 400 feet of a structure such as a building or water tower. Then you may fly up to 400’ above that structure. The rule is there to keep drones out of the airspace that manned aircraft...

Is the U.S., the maximum legal altitude is 400 feet above ground unless you are within 400 feet of a building or tower. Then you can go up to 400 feet above that building. This rule is designed to keep you from interfering with manned aircraft. Be safe and follow the rules. You might learn...