What are the requirements to fly a drone recreationally?

 

To fly under the exception for recreational flyers, you must:

• Register and label your drone

• Fly only for recreational purposes

• Follow the safety guidelines of a community based organization

• Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer

• Give way and do not interfere with any manned aircraft

• Get prior authorization before operating in controlled airspace

• Fly at or below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace

• Comply with all airspace restrictions

• Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test

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