Recent content by russ1971

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    Airports, helipads, & heliports ohhh my!

    thanks everyone for the welcome. Ok, just so that Im clear. The rule/procedure is to notify the proper authorities that you wish to fly in an airport air space (the 5mile halo around airports, including heliports/pads) and this can be done simply by using the airmap/LAANC apps. It is my...
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    Airports, helipads, & heliports ohhh my!

    Pasadena: only for work :) I actually live about 0.2 miles from the Long Beach airport. And yes, I have no intention of flying in my backyard :) The available maps are nice to find areas outside of airport halos Thanks for the info.
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    Airports, helipads, & heliports ohhh my!

    Hi All! So, I got my very first drone (DJI pro) yesterday and I plan on taking it out this weekend for it's maiden voyage. I've done tons of reading regarding FAA rules and local ordinances. My question is: does the FAA consider a helipad/heliport as an airport? thanks