What happens if you take a drone above 400 feet?


What happens if you take a drone above 400 feet? Ultimately, the 400-foot altitude limit was put in place for the sake of airspace safety. The airspace beyond 400 feet is large and the chances of running into another aircraft are astronomically low, but the potential consequence of a drone crashing into a manned aircraft can be disastrous.


What to do if a drone is watching you?

What to Do if a Drone is Spying on You
  1. Ask the operator. In the vast majority of cases, any drone you see is simply doing its job or taking generic footage. ...
  2. Check the laws in your area, and define your complaint. ...
  3. Document. ...
  4. Call the police and (maybe) report to the FAA.


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.