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Drone LawaDo I have to notify all airports within five miles of my proposed area of operations?If you are operating your drone under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (e.g. flying your drone for recreational purposes), then yes, you must contact any airports (including heliports and sea-based airports) and air traffic control towers within five miles of your proposed area of operations.
Category: Drone LawTags: airport, app, Class G, drone, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to TopaCan an airport operator object to drone flights near his or her airport?As with many drone laws/rules, the answer depends somewhat on whether or not you are flying your drone for recreational purposes under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft or you are flying your drone for non-recreational purposes under the new Part 107 rule for drones.
If you are flying your drone for recreational purposes, you are required to notify the airport operators within 5 miles of your proposed flight area. You do not need the airport operator’s permission to fly your drone, but you do need to notify them of the flight. An airport operator who believes your proposed flight would endanger the safety of manned aircraft can object to your planned drone flight. However, the airport operator cannot prohibit or prevent you from operating your drone within five miles of the airport. Make sure you have your legal ducks in a row if you operate your aircraft over the objection of the airport operator. And remember, everyone has more fun if when we work out differences in a professional and cordial manner. Do your best to address any concerns the airport operator might have.
If you are flying under the new Part 107 rule for drones, then you just need to comply with the airspace limitations set forth in the rules. There is no requirement that you notify airports within five miles of your operation as long as you are complying with all the Part 107 requirements. Though an airport operator could technically object, they should never have the opportunity to object since you are not required to notify the airport operator under Part 107 operations.
Category: Drone LawTags: airport, drone, five miles, objection, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to TopRecreational Drone UseaWhat could happen if I choose to fly my drone recreationally within five miles of an airport over the objection of the airport operator?If you choose to fly your drone recreationally (pursuant to the Special Rule for Model Aircraft) within five miles of an airport, over the objection of the airport operator you need to make sure you have all your legal ducks in a row. Don’t let this intimidate you. Just read through the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (available on this website) and document that you are meeting all the requirements of that rule. Also make sure you are following with best practices for safe drone operation and confirm that your operation does not endanger manned aircraft.
Category: Recreational Drone UseTags: airport, drone, five miles, hobby, model aircraft, recreational use, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to TopaI live near an airport. Can I fly my drone for fun in my backyard?In the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Public Law 112-95, Section 336) Congress expressly limited the FAA’s authority over model aircraft (a drones flown for recreational purposes meets the definition of a model aircraft) so long as several conditions are met. One of those conditions focuses on flights near an airport. Specifically, if you are within 5 miles of an airport, you must provide the airport operator with notice before you fly your drone. If the airport has an air traffic control tower, you must also provide notice to the air traffic control facility.
To help determine distances, the FAA interprets the five statute miles limitation as the distance from an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA-published aeronautical chart. The law encourages drone pilots who expect to fly their drones at a set location near an airport on a frequent basis to establish a “mutually-agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower.”
Reach out to the airport operators in your area and consider sending an email to each that specifies the set location and/or flight parameters (max altitude, speed, etc). Use this as an ice breaker in hopes that you can come to a mutual agreement that will eliminate your need to contact the airport every time you fly your drone outdoors.
Category: Recreational Drone UseTags: airport, backyard, drone, five miles, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to TopaWhat steps should I take to obtain permanent permission to fly my drone recreationally within 5 miles of an airport?First, it is important to remember that you are not required to obtain permission to fly your drone recreationally within 5 miles of an airport. The Special Rule for Model Aircraft (which applies to drones that a flown recreationally) only requires drone pilots to give notice to the airport operator and air traffic control facility. Giving notice every time you fly your drone for fun can still be a little tedious though since the FAA utilizes a very broad interpretation of an airport that includes many private airstrips and helipads. There are more “airports” in your area than you probably realized and you might be surprised to find that you live within 5 miles of an FAA designated airport.
If this is the case, you technically need to notify that airport operator every time you step out into your backyard to fly your drone for a few minutes. What’s the solution? You should consider entering into a letter of agreement (LOA) with the airport that outlines the how, where, when, and what of the recreational drone operations that will take place within 5 miles of the airport. The letter of agreement should include the following:
The Type of Drone (or perhaps a weight range)
Parameters for the Flight (altitude and locations)
Anticipated Times for Flight
The Safety Guidelines and Best Practices that will Be in Place, and
Notification Procedures to the Airport Operator (if any—we are trying to avoid this)
Airport operators don’t want to be bothered with a phone call every time you fly your drone in your back yard. A letter of agreement provides the airport with some assurances that you will fly your drone within certain parameters and eliminates the annoyance of frequent notifications. The benefit for you is that the agreement should eliminate the need for you to contact the airport every time you fly your drone.
Start by picking up the phone and calling the local airport to introduce yourself. Explain your situation and ask if you can email them a draft LOA. Use one of the forms on this website to get started.
Category: Recreational Drone UseTags: airport, drone, five miles, hobby, model aircraft, recreational use, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to TopaIs model aircraft use prohibited within five statute miles of an airport?There are no legislative prohibitions. However, Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 (the Special Rule for Model Aircraft) requires the operator of the model aircraft to notify the airport operator and airport traffic control tower (if one is located on the airport) prior to operating within five miles of an airport. The airport operator can object to your flight but cannot prohibit your flight.
Category: Recreational Drone UseTags: airport, drone, five miles, hobby, model aircraft, recreational use, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to TopaCan an airport operator stop me from flying my drone near his or her airport?According the FAA’s Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (which applies to drones flown recreationally) an airport operator can object to your proposed drone flights within five miles of his or her airport but cannot prohibit you from flying the drone. An airport operator’s objection should be based on a reasonable belief that the proposed drone flight would endanger manned aircraft. The operator can not just object on his or her own whim.
If you choose to fly your drone recreationally (pursuant to the Special Rule for Model Aircraft) within five miles of an airport, over the objection of the airport operator, the airport operator could take any of the following steps:
Notify the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).
If you are flying your drone in accordance with accepted safety norms, then any investigation under the above options should turn up no problems.
If you are flying your drone pursuant to the new Part 107 drone rule, then you are not required to give any notice to airports, but, you are also not permitted to fly within Class A, B, C, D, or E airspace. Many smaller airports are in Class G airspace. This means that you can fly your drone within five miles of these airports without giving notice as long as you comply with all the requirements of the Part 107 rule.
Category: Recreational Drone UseTags: airport, drone, five miles, hobby, model aircraft, recreational use, uasDid you find this FAQ helpful?00Share: emailBack to Top