Got a drone? Whether you're a novice drone pilot or have many years of aviation experience, rules and safety tips exist to help you fly safely in the National Airspace System. Think of these tips as a pre-flight checklist to help you fly safely.

Drone Safety Tips

• Register your drone
• Fly your drone at or below 400 feet
• Keep your drone within your line of sight
• Be aware of FAA Airspace Restrictions
• Respect privacy
• Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports
• Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums full of people
• Never fly near emergencies such as fires or hurricane recovery efforts
• Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Operating Your Drone

The FAA rules you need to follow while flying your drone will depend on what your mission is.

• Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations
• Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators
• Public Safety and Government

Not sure what type of a drone user you are? We can help you!