[Moderator Edit: This post contains information that is questionable.]
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding what is allowed or not allowed in hobby UAV operations. Some people erroneously believe that there are specific altitude statutory requirements and legal mandates for flying below 400 feet, or line of sight, etc. Even moderators have sometimes stated incorrect information authoritatively.
I wish to clarify things. There are specific GUIDELINES in place that people are encouraged to follow. They are recommended, and I encourage people to follow them. But it is false, at least in the United States, to claim that someone is breaking the LAW if they do not adhere to the recommended guidelines. I have attached the guidelines here, and they are clarified as such on the FAA website: Model Aircraft Operations
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding what is allowed or not allowed in hobby UAV operations. Some people erroneously believe that there are specific altitude statutory requirements and legal mandates for flying below 400 feet, or line of sight, etc. Even moderators have sometimes stated incorrect information authoritatively.
I wish to clarify things. There are specific GUIDELINES in place that people are encouraged to follow. They are recommended, and I encourage people to follow them. But it is false, at least in the United States, to claim that someone is breaking the LAW if they do not adhere to the recommended guidelines. I have attached the guidelines here, and they are clarified as such on the FAA website: Model Aircraft Operations
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