400 Foot Rule - Trees

[CMavicPro2]

As a relatively new flyer, i have a question about the 400 foot rule if anyone knows. I have a group of trees on my property that are 150 ft high at their peak. Would the trees be considered structure that i can fly above an additional 400 feet or is the rule only for man made structure's?

Thanks in advance

Charles

 

[Tufargon]

AGL = Above Ground Level. So no, they are not structure.

 

[CMavicPro2]

AGL = Above Ground Level. So no, they are not structure.

Thanks, makes sense, was just curious.

 

[Tufargon]

You're welcome. Honestly, flying at 650 feet wouldn't give you good footage anyway. Another 40-50 feet above those trees will likely be the safest, legal and best footage.

 

[Don Testme]

As a relatively new flyer, i have a question about the 400 foot rule if anyone knows. I have a group of trees on my property that are 150 ft high at their peak. Would the trees be considered structure that i can fly above an additional 400 feet or is the rule only for man made structure's?

Thanks in advance

Charles

Besides, That rule only applies to 107 certified pilots, last i checked. Recreational pilots aren't allowed to fly over 400ft in USA period.

 

[msinger]

Recreational pilots aren't allowed to fly over 400ft in USA period

Yep -- that rule hasn't changed.

 

[Don Testme]

Here is a list by the FAA of what they call structures. Doesn't look like plants / trees are included.

• AG EQUIP (agricultural equipment)
• AMUSEMENT PARK STRUCTURE
• ANTENNA
• ARCH
• BLDG-TWR (latticework greater than 20' on building)
• BRIDGE
• BUILDING
• CABLE CAR
• CATENARY (transmission line span/wire/cable) (* See Note below)
• CONTROL TOWER (airport control tower)
• COOLING TOWER (nuclear cooling tower)
• CRANE (permanent)
• DAM
• DOME
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (components of an electrical distribution system)
• ELEVATOR
• FENCE
• GATE
• GENERAL UTILITY (components of a general utility system)
• GRAIN ELEVATOR
• HANGAR
• HEAT COOL SYSTEM (components of a heating and cooling distribution system)
• LANDFILL
• LGHTHOUSE
• MET (meteorological tower)
• MONUMENT
• NATURAL GAS SYSTEM (components of a natural gas distribution system)
• NAVAID (airport navigational aid)
• PIPELINE PIPE
• POLE (flag pole; light pole)
• POWER PLANT (buildings and equipment used for creating electric/nuclear power)
• REFINERY (buildings and equipment used for purifying crude materials)
• RIG (off-shore platform)
• SHIP
• SIGN
• SILO
• SOLAR PANELS
• SPIRE (steeple)
• STACK (chimney; industrial smokestack)
• STADIUM
• TANK (water; fuel)
• TETHERED BALLOON (weather; other reconnaissance)
• TETRAHEDRON (solid, pyramid-shaped landing direction indicator)
• TOWER
• TRAMWAY
• TRAMWAY PYLON
• T-L TOWER (* See Note below)
• UTILITY POLE (telephone pole, or pole of similar height, supporting wires)
• WALL
• WIND INDICATOR
• WINDMILL (wind turbine)
• WINDSOCK (flexible, mast-mounted cylinder showing wind direction and strength)