Can I get permission to fly my drone above 400 feet?


Can I get permission to fly my drone above 400 feet? The FAA allows the 400-foot altitude limit to be waiver upon request by Part 107-licensed drone pilots. Waivers are requested through the FAA DroneZone website through a process that requires the drone operator to describe the proposed operations in heavy detail.


What is the maximum height I can fly my drone?

Under normal circumstances and in most countries, consumer drones are not allowed to fly above 400 feet above ground level. This limit is set by regulatory authorities, such as the FAA in the United States, to ensure the safety of airspace and prevent conflicts with manned aircraft.


Does the FAA control airspace below 400 feet?

In general, you can only fly your drone in uncontrolled airspace below 400 feet above the ground ( AGL ). Commercial drone operators are required to get permission from the FAA before flying in controlled airspace.


How do you find no fly zones for drones?

The operating restrictions for a No Drone Zone are specific to a particular location. You can find out if there are airspace restrictions where you are planning to fly using the B4UFLY mobile app.


What is the FAA 4 hour rule?

According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), there are tarmac delay rules that US airlines must follow: Carriers are not allowed to hold a domestic flight on the tarmac for more than three hours and an international flight for more than four hours, barring a couple of exceptions (like if the pilot deems it's ...