Rules regarding low altitude flight

[Flying Squirrel]

Hey Everyone,

Honest question here. After a quick search I couldn't find an answer so I'm posting it here. I know the answer is probably a big fat obvious NO, but I need to ask anyways. Are there any issues with flying your drone up to 30 feet in restricted airspace (specifically within 5 miles of an airport.) I couild get a pole and put my camera on it and get it up that high to get the same effect, but the drone is so much more convenient.

Again. I know the answer will probably be no way, but please let me know if you know differently =)

Thanks!

FS

 

[BigAl07]

Restricted is that from the ground UP!

Your camera on a pole can't RTH or go uncontrolled higher and further into restricted.

 

[Flying Squirrel]

Thank

Restricted is that from the ground UP!

Your camera on a pole can't RTH or go uncontrolled higher and further into restricted.

Thanks! I figured. Thanks for the simple answer.

 

[Bad Brad]

Should be good to go but if anything at all unexpected happens it’s going to be your fault. You put yourself at a big risk doing anything like this.

 

[Roadking]

Get the pole.

 

[N42742]

Restricted Areas can go hot or cold without warning. Call Flight Service and ask. If it's cold (i.e. not in use) you may freely fly in Restricted Areas.

 

[barefootbeachcombing]

..... Are there any issues with flying your drone up to 30 feet in restricted airspace (specifically within 5 miles of an airport.) I couild get a pole and put my camera on it and get it up that high to get the same effect, but the drone is so much more convenient.....

Note that there is a big difference between "restricted airspace" and airspace "within in 5 miles of an airport".

Airspace around an airport is possibly "controlled" airspace and probably isn't (although it might be) "restricted" airspace.

 

[The Editor]

Hey Everyone,

Honest question here. After a quick search I couldn't find an answer so I'm posting it here. I know the answer is probably a big fat obvious NO, but I need to ask anyways. Are there any issues with flying your drone up to 30 feet in restricted airspace (specifically within 5 miles of an airport.) I couild get a pole and put my camera on it and get it up that high to get the same effect, but the drone is so much more convenient.

Again. I know the answer will probably be no way, but please let me know if you know differently =)

Thanks!

FS

Since this is an international forum and every countries rules differ it is pointless posting a question like this without including your country of intended operation - what location/country are you talking about?

 

[barefootbeachcombing]

Since this is an international forum and every countries rules differ it is pointless posting a question like this without including your country of intended operation - what location/country are you talking about?

The OP has indicated in other posts that he is in the US.

 

[Flying Squirrel]

The OP has indicated in other posts that he is in the US.

Thanks, I didnt realize that was even necessary.

 

[barefootbeachcombing]

Thanks, I didnt realize that was even necessary.

It's not required, per se, but when the discussion is about regulations, it can be helpful since regulations can vary depending on the location.

 

[BigAl07]

Thanks, I didnt realize that was even necessary.

If you go to Personal Details and fill in the LOCATION section (even if just country) it can help a lot for those trying to assist you.