How to Fly Your Drone Recreationally

[@Richard-qx8jk]

Thank you so much for this information! As a brand new drone owner, I appreciate these UAS Webinars.

[@5zero7RC]

I strongly encourage any and all recreational pilots to watch this video. It does an excellent job of explaining the current state of regulations in the US as well as answering a lot of the common questions pilots have. 12:48 - Q & A starts 12:50 - Clarification on flying over people 14:17 - Do you need a part 107 even if you are not being paid? 16:02 - Where is class G airspace? 16:40 - Did the FAA sell jurisdiction for airspace? Or can cities restrict the airspace above them? 18:26 - There is no CBO in my town, can I still fly my drone? 19:36 - What is the difference between recreational and part 107? 21:59 - What if my local airport is not part of the LAANC system? 21:54 - Can you fly recreational drones at night? 23:15 - Does a certified drone pilot need to get permission to fly in class E airspace? 24:10 - Where can I find the airspace map with the fixed flying sites marked? 25:28 - Will you be required to take both the part 107 test and the recreational pilot test? 27:07 - Are beaches off limits or will LAANC allow you to fly there? 28:20 - Do I need to re-register my drone when my registration expires? 29:10 - Can you clarify what you mean by "in the furtherance of a business?"

[@b2bmail]

Nice job on the timestamps!

[@mitri5389]

Boot licker

[@tglass0000]

Great webinar! Thanks for presenting this information in a manner that we can all understand!

[@owensnyder9128]

i got the mavic air 2 and am just flying for fun were would i take the test i need to take?

[@mikestone9129]

I hold a Fixed wing, multi engine, commercial ticket, and now I need a recreational license? This is getting expensive.

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

Thanks, Kevin! You have a very, very hard job and I appreciate your patience and professionalism.

[@thefpvyawthority8106]

How do I get locations approved for flight? We have over 175 courses plotted for safe flying.

[@Ag-jp3ge]

Will the laanc system give faa authorization to fly in the dc frz, or is it impossible to get an authorization in the dc frz?

[@uasflightservicesllc3552]

Thanks Kevin and team for explaining the changes, I’m Part 107 but appreciate the recreational rules too.

[@manuelinsua7251]

thank for this i can fliy my drone and safe thnak you,

[@DiscoverLifeMedia]

Wonderful video

[@samwoo9993]

Can you get authorization to fly minutes before you take your drone out or is there a lead time on it?

[@KeithsTVHD1]

So my drone is only weighs 249, no registration?

[@signos17]

Hi, where in your website are the FAQ made during this Webinar?

[@filmmakerchristian5436]

i can see why there are laws but to make people pay for the test is ridiculous

[@tylerhundtoft5395]

taking a test is ridiculous for the recreational civilian above 13. my 10 year old niece flies better than i do. but this would make that illegal. register the drone and leave it to the people to be safe. this is about money. the loss of money by large companies that invested hundreds of thousands if not millions in large drones and helicopters to give people the footage or to bring them up to get the footage in a heli. it adversely effects the general public even tho drones dont effect the general public in an adverse way. which regulations are supposed to address. fuck the FAA.

[@ldcam21]

What is the recreational test for drones gonna can conceive of not maps I hope

[@MYPROJECTS101.]

Is there a link directly to the test for a recreational drone flyer? Where can I go to get started?? Thanks!

[@Binkoro]

I can’t find the test anywhere. Is it not available yet?

[@phillipdavis6105]

Outstanding briefing, thank you very much.

[@markennes5208]

Be advised, if you happen to be flying in the DC SFRA, it's important to read FDC 6/2069, whether you are a recreational flyer or a 107 pilot.

[@philipthao8527]

where are the links to the information regarding aeronautical knowledge and safety test ?

[@ChrisHirner]

just great, thank you for the info. As a hobbyist i just want to make interesting vids to share with friends. its nice to know that staying legal isnt a huge burden.

[@christophergrove4876]

Except you can't share them on KZbin because, even if YOUR channel isn't monetized, KZbin still puts ads on your channel and the FAA has already gotten on people's asses about that, calling it "commercial"! And even if they fix that, it all changes once your vids become popular enough for KZbin to give you a dollar for having enough views!

[@luckylou]

Christopher Grove You can set your channel to not have ads and/or your video(s) to be private/unlisted so there’s no monetization, if that’s even an issue.

[@pmshop100]

If FAA makes us take a test, That should qualify as Part 107 25:26 You are testing knowledge for both.

[@davidlovephotog2]

So FAA regulations and fees and then throw all the individual city bans and regulations and permits in and there is no recreational drone flying any more. Way to go. Yet anyone can get a car and drive like a idiot endangering others and even drive straight up to the airport. How does this make sense?

[@Slowhand871]

You mean having to take a test, getting a license and having insurance to drive a car? Yet following some rules for drones is a huge challenge for you. Speaking of idiots....

[@MrSmokeyd86]

It's jelly people, anyone can drive a car. And if your flying a drone... Its should be piloted by a person who can fpv. Because a car drives the same as a manual or automatic... Bit the same can't be said for a across drone.

[@KeithsTVHD1]

lmfao!

[@sferrin2]

@@Slowhand871 Wow. You actually think that makes everybody good and responsible drivers? The number of auto accidents would argue against that.

[@Crimson_Tango]

@@sferrin2 That's a straw man argument. He never said that restrictions "makes everybody good and responsible drivers". How many more auto accidents do you think there would be if there were no restrictions on operating a vehicle?

[@mattbentley8958]

So in a city where it is illegal to take off or land from the ground can you just take off and land from your hand or the roof of your car?

[@e5m956]

I normally take off from the bed of my truck anyway so this is an interesting question!

[@bluedragongaming8633]

I live near DC in Waldorf i light live right outside the no fly zone around DC so what do I do B4ufly says that airspace restrictions may be in effect. Am I still allowed to fly just as long as Air Force one or marine one is not near. Or do I have to go outside the area.

[@FAAnews]

Waldorf is outside of the DC Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) but within the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). Drone flights are allowed in the SFRA provided the flight is in compliance with either Part 107 or the limited exception for recreational flyers. You do not need an airspace authorization unless you are in the controlled airspace of Joint Base Andrews. Depending upon where you are in Waldorf, you should be OK to fly your drone. The B4UFly app should advise you if you are trying to fly in controlled or restricted airspace. You can learn more at: www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/airspace_restrictions/dc/

[@bluedragongaming8633]

Federal Aviation Administration thanks so much!

[@RazorSharp163]

How far are we allowed to fly the drone mileage wise?

[@dinolobato4153]

Two things come to mind for me, your drones range capabilities and as long as you keep it your eye site or a visual observer eye site.. so as long as you stay in class G airspace and keep the drone in view, mileage should not mater as long as it’s in class G airspace..

[@Tubbilove]

I want to buy a drone but do I have to get a license if I will literally use it to record myself and friends when we are dancing for fun? not making money or anything of the sort, just fun and being creative. We post on FB, KZbin and Instagram. And will fly no high then 10 to 20ft in the air, any higher is not necessary.

[@e5m956]

You just have to register your drone for $5 if it's over 250 grams so if you bought a Mavic Mini you don't even have to register it but otherwise a $5 fee and put the registration number on your drone and you're good to go. That same number can be put on all your drones if you have more than one.

[@bugsbunny3488]

So how do we get it off the ground, Stand on your car,balcony,roof,or just get the hell out of town? That's real fair.

[@BadKarma714]

I registered my drone and put my number on the drone I don't fly higher then tree tops and can always see my drone also where do I find study materials for safety test? What if your a KZbin channel and take video for your intro also what if you make short films for that same KZbin channel?

[@5zero7RC]

There is no safety test yet, so there are no study materials for it at this time. If you are in controlled airspace, it does not matter if you are below the trees or not, you will need to request authorization via LAANC before you fly.

[@b2bmail]

Great webinar. Thanks! My two largest takeaways: LAANC open to recreational flyers 23 July. Hard limit of 400 feet AGL for recreational flyers. Want to fly from a 400 foot tall building? No can do.

[@a7wd]

Bruce is right, I asked for and received a clarification from the FAA that supports his comment. There are provisions for Part 107 pilots to operate 400' above structures (within a 400' radius), but this does not apply to recreational flyers.

[@e5m956]

What about a 400ft hill? Lol

[@b2bmail]

@@e5m956 The top of a 400 foot tall hill is 0 feet AGL and as long as you are in uncontrolled air space you may fly up to 400 feet AGL

[@felicianorodriguez537]

What about if you fly over people in 200' in not putting the camera to them

[@russmazzaro]

The rules state you should never fly over people...

[@5zero7RC]

The issue is not that you are pointing a camera at people. The issue is that if you have a drone failure or something goes wrong, you could crash on top of people. Not flying over people limits that risk somewhat.

[@brucewernow3638]

@@5zero7RC Funny! Do not drive your car your brakes could fail and you might kill someone. Just drive it in an empty field with no people around. That is basicly what you are saying.

[@e5m956]

@@brucewernow3638 LOL 😆. I remember in little league someone cracking a foul ball directly into the face of one of my friends mom and hurt her badly. I don't think baseball should be played around people either!

[@davecastillo6438]

I don't fly a drone, I fly fixed wing RC aircraft and RC gliders. I maintain visual contact and follow rules established by The Academy of Model Aeronautics. Please clarify for me, does the FAA define me as a drone operator even though I am not operating a drone? Lots of my fellow RC airplane pilots are strictly recreational and are resisting the registration process because they believe that the licences are intended to apply only to drones , and not fixed wing, remotely operated aircraft.

[@5zero7RC]

The regulations don't actually use the word "drone". They use terms like unmanned aircraft and sUAS ( small unmanned aircraft system ). Unmanned aircraft are defined as "an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft". Therefore it is my understanding that ALL RC aircraft fall under these regulations. So if your fixed wing RC is over 250g, it must have your registration number on it. There was a facebook post the other day where an AMA field in California was visited by an FAA official and all the pilots there that day got a warning about not having their registration info on their models. As much as I may not agree with this, those are the rules we need to follow today.

[@billhowes5871]

I'm all for "Flying With Safety"! I like things safe and secure. People do so many stupid things. They don't have common sense like me. I'm going to ask this man if it's alright to strap on a couple of small rockets to my drone and chase planes around. I do get bored with common everyday life. Giving people in planes "Cheap Thrills" might be exciting for me. Whatever it may be to them. -Bill "Drone Pilot" Howes.

[@mowaoutlaw]

Will local law enforcement be trained in regards to the approval process through LAANC for all flying purposes (recreational/107)?

[@5zero7RC]

I can't tell you for sure, but I do know that the FAA does have a website dedicated to informing local law enforcement on the proper handling of UAS issues. www.faa.gov/uas/public_safety_gov/

[@thefpvyawthority8106]

177 sites now

[@felicianorodriguez537]

200 feet

[@rickjames8897]

Might as well get my 107 license with all these changes

[@russmazzaro]

Yep - that's what I did. Good luck!

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

They want ypur money any way they can. We don't have enough taxes already. And these are huge huge safety issues not guns or the FAA rubber stamping safety inspections like the Boeing 737 Crash 8s.

[@e5m956]

@Nelson Manuel Monterrubio Solorzano Yea that's ridiculous! My boss wanted me to take a few aerial photos of a job for him, no money exchanged and it's such a small business I doubt many if anybody would ever see it anyway. It's like busting kids for a lemonade stand for not paying taxes! Land of the free my ass! I could see if you're working it making some bank but non profit or doing a one time favor for a friend for free? Fucking ridiculous!

[@DRONESVU]

i put all my video on youtube what if youtube make money on me

[@GrimrDirge]

Does the phrase "banality of evil" ring any bells?

[@bcflyer99]

What's considered a drone? A quadcopter? How about an airplane? Is that a considered a drone? I fly mostly airplanes, either hand launch or with a landing gear; no cameras on them. I notice that in the FAA website there is a picture of a quadcopter (drone). To me a drone is a quadcopter. Some guys at my field don't think that this drone stuff applies to them because they fly "planes".

[@taniac3669]

Thank you for your information, I am a brand new drone owner , love to take beautiful picture of sceneries and my family on vacation I registered on web site through a company that charged me 25 bucks for label and ID plus 5 bucks for FA number I do have FA number, but never get label and ID card . I contacted them but they never answered , i know i got a scam So can i just make my own label , write and tape outside drone? Plz verify Thank you

[@spotmom]

Black marker is all I have ever used. Mostly permanent and I refresh it as needed.

[@taniac3669]

spotmom Thx , will use marker , that’s simple 👍

[@bugsrunner4855]

I dont understand how you can put a toy grade drone that dont fly over 30 ft before it drops out of the air to a commercial grade drone that will fly ten miles

[@zbigniewwodecki2628]

Hey, i think it's better to buy one of those big military drones, government loves them, right? Even if you kill someone with this toy there is a chance you get a status of "hero", sweet!

[@e5m956]

Yea, exactly! 💯

[@82McKinley]

Clarity from a government organization. Who'd of thunk it?

[@christophergrove4876]

I am NOT a libertarian... I understand the need for rules to protect the public. But it is ABSURD that a person can't shoot video from a drone, for say, a tourist information public service, or an art film, OR even a video showing the outside of their house, and post it on KZbin without a "commercial" license. Ludicrous! It is BIG BROTHER INTERFERENCE AND A MONEY GRAB! My new drone cost me $150. So... how much would it cost me for a license??? EXACTLY!!

[@steve_beatty]

Just say no to FAA intrusion on hobbyist lives and redundant laws...

[@johnscott5576]

I'm actually happy to see the F.A.A. raising the bar on UAS. There are just too many idiots who can walk out and buy a drone, know nothing and endanger people and property, not register their UAS and not follow any rules. Regulation will keep the outlaws out of the hobby. The only people that will complain about the new regs are those who are not serious enough about flying to follow through with passing a test or registration of their UAS and the new regulations will preserve the serious pilots rights to fly. If your too cheap to register at $5.00 for 3 years and displaying your registration number on the craft and passing a basic test, then you should not be flying and subject to civil and criminal penalities. The FAA is closing in on the outlaws and I'm glad to see this !!!!!

[@MajorPayne550E]

May your chains set lightly upon you, boot licker...

[@33rdlatitude49]

I will NOT get a license to do something I have been doing for 30 plus years. "If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so." Thomas Jefferson

[@riffraff1440]

What bites my ass is that if you 'Monetize' your KZbin then guess what? You are no longer a 'Recreational Flyer'. What a load of FAA b.s.!

[@mikesecondo2254]

Everything was fine until those drones and irresponsible people ruined the hobby for us AMA members!!!!!!!

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Love to see them charge gun owners a fee to register each one of their guns. How many people have been killed by a drone ever? How many school children get killed every month by guns? How many people die from airplanes crashing into them every year? And what area are they focusing on? Anything to generate more tax revenue. Instead of rubber stamping the Boeing 737 Crash 8s why don't you do your job and focus on real safety issues? Instead of constantly finding ways to harass hobbyist who pose such a huge imaginary risk???

[@winnerwolf9546]

I don't blame the FAA I blame Congress which controls the FAA and Amazon controls Congress Keep voting Democrat

[@mikesecondo2254]

Oh...yeah..kite flying is illegal in the USA!!!

[@winnerwolf9546]

Actually yes it will be ... As will be footballs and baseballs and golf 0 to 400 feet now belongs to Amazon They paid 14 million for it Keep voting Democrat