Question about the new rules, with diagrams :)

[Dronin]

I live near Chicago. Based on this map, I don't live in the red or green zones. However, I believe I am in Class E5 Airspace, layers added in the image on the right. I've been flying from my house for years now. I haven't flown in a while. When I go to fly, based on the new rules, am I violating them?

Also, will my Mavic work or will it be geo-fenced? If I understand correctly, in controlled airspace, we need to use LAANC, but I hear that isn't working, nor do I know how to use it yet.

I don't live near airports of any kind, I guess there are some helipads a few miles away, no towers to my knowledge. I don't see why I shouldn't be able to fly from a practical standpoint, but from a legal one, that may be a different story. If my fears are correct, I'm the owner of an expensive doorstop. I realize this is being discussed everywhere, but I need clarity on whether or not I am doing something wrong.

 

[sar104]

E5 is 700 ft Class E, and so Class G from the surface to 700 ft AGL. Unless you are exceeding 700 ft AGL, and so violating the 400 ft limit anyway, you will not be in controlled airspace.

 

[kadras]

E2 is the only Class E airspace that is of concern per this FAA document.

 

[Dronin]

Thank you. I'm happy to hear the answer, but even more, I appreciate you explaining it in a way that I completely understand. I never go over 400 feet, I stay close to the ground like a good chicken should

E5 is 700 ft Class E, and so Class G from the surface to 700 ft AGL. Unless you are exceeding 700 ft AGL, and so violating the 400 ft limit anyway, you will not be in controlled airspace.

 

[BigAl07]

@Dronin KUDOS to you for asking. This is an excellent question and I'd bet Class E airspace is one of the most confusing for sUAS operations. Once you get a firm grasp on airspace on the charts etc it gets a LOT easier.

Again very good question.

Allen

 

[dfb]

E5 is 700 ft Class E, and so Class G from the surface to 700 ft AGL. Unless you are exceeding 700 ft AGL, and so violating the 400 ft limit anyway, you will not be in controlled airspace.

But even Class G can be controlled if it contains IFR or other navigation aids?

 

[sar104]

But even Class G can be controlled if it contains IFR or other navigation aids?

Class G is referred to as uncontrolled airspace, meaning that it does not have ATC services.