What are the rules to fly your drone in 2024?

This video will explain the requirements for operating under 49 USC 44809 for recreational UAS pilots. Remember! If you fail to meet one of these requirements, you are now operating under Part 107!
If you are part 107 certified, you must choose which set of rules to operate under prior to your flight. You are not permitted to change rules halfway through your flight.
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00:00 Introduction
00:04 Rule 1: Fly strictly for recreational purposes.
00:49 Rule 2: Follow a Community Based Organization's guidelines.
01:31 Rule 3: Maintain visual line of sight.
02:00 Rule 4: Do not interfere with traditional aircraft.
02:29 Rule 5: Fly at or below 400ft.
03:18 Rule 6: Get authorization in controlled airspace.
04:15 Rule 7: Take your TRUST test.
05:34 Rule 8: Register your drone.
06:27 Rule 9: Remote ID.
07:08 Rule 10: Don't fly dangerously.
07:40 Part 107
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Rule #1: Fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes.
This is all about the intent of the flight, with recreation being the key.
Flying to record your kids and share with the family? That’s recreational.
Flying for a monetized KZbin channel? That isn’t recreational.
Flying as a volunteer for your local Search and Rescue group? This isn’t recreational either.
Rule #2: Follow a Community Based Organization’s guidelines.
First, let’s cover what a community based organization, or CBO, is.
A CBO is a non-profit RC aviation group that sets safety guidelines approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
You can find a list of current CBOs Here: www.faa.gov/uas/recreationalf...
Each CBO has a slightly different set of rules to follow and NO, you don’t need to join or pay these organizations to follow their rules.
We recommend Flite Test Community Association, FPV Freedom Coalition, and Stem+C
Rule #3: Maintain visual line of sight.
Visual line of sight means you can see your drone at all times to ensure you are able to follow the rules of your CBO.
You don’t need to stare at your drone, you do need to be sure you can avoid other aircraft and avoid flying over people.
If you fly FPV, with racing-style drones and goggles, be sure to use a visual observer to perform these duties while you fly.
Rule #7: Take your TRUST Test!
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At the end of the training, you’ll get a TRUST certificate and number.
Your TRUST certificate is valid forever, there’s no minimum age, and the TRUST providers are required by federal law to delete your information after you get your certificate.
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Rule #9: Remote ID
Last up, there are two sets of rules you can use in the US to fly your drone: Part 107 and 49 USC 44809.
44809 is an exemption from part 107, IF you follow all the rules we just discussed.
If you fail to meet even one of these rules, you’ll be instead operating under Part 107, so be sure to follow the rules and fly safe!

[@rickslick]

After being on the fence regarding buying a DJI mini drone, I have been convinced that it is just too much trouble to partake in this hobby. Unlocking a DJI drone to fly even in low risk situations is just simply too much of a hassle. Good luck to all of you in the future as the U.S. government continues to make this hobby harder and harder to pursue.

[@Narnald_Ewman]

Who wants to fly when they change the rules every year and add requirements without adding safety, sounds like Spyware to me.

[@AgentBondAz]

why? its the least restrictive and easy to fly drone

[@Narnald_Ewman]

@TucsonAgentBond probably because it is a toy regulated and viewed to be more dangerous than a gun? Maybe, that the rules are ever changing? Who wants to be harrased by some lady who says "you can't be here," with no support from the regulating body.

[@BBond88]

@@Narnald_Ewmanhave you ever owned a dirt bike or a skateboard🤣 or any other recreational device for that matter? If you can’t handle ignorant people possibly talking to you I guess just continue to stay inside

[@EDDSkitz]

Get an older one and buy NLD... problem solved

[@TcpIpNut]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to see PI is still providing the nice registration stickers.

[@PilotInstitute]

Over 30,000 of them out there in the wild!

[@bitsbytes123]

I didn't think they would be providing them still for over two years, but I definitely appreciate it.♥

[@nautilusbrlist]

Wow. It's just amazing how they can get involved to regulate something and turn it into a complete nightmare.

[@TTrq01]

This was a very, very informative video….thx! As you have probably seen, for DJI drone fliers, they have just significantly updated their DJI Fly app that allows the operator to find out about local flying rules and any existing flying limitations in the airspace. And it’s integrated right into the controller. For a version 1.0, it’s awesome. Looking forward to how it evolves but it’s already pretty functional.

[@aaron6516]

Great job again breaking it all down!

[@gcprost]

I am a videographer and I have often been tempted to buy a drone; however, I don’t have confidence in law enforcement to be reasonable in this area. I have witnessed helicopters harassing wildlife in National Parks and giving climbers illegal access to climbing routes. I’m sure that these people never faced any consequences.

[@secretagb]

Why is it that I feel like those of us who fly just for fun are getting hosed harder and harder. And it's going to just keep getting worse the next few years.

[@Willy_Tepes]

You are noticing patterns.

[@fido3561]

I have been flying RC since 1973. I learned in East Germany from a bunch of outstanding German modelers who gave me my first balsa model. Didn't know what it was because it looked like a hundred people had learned to fly with it and had crashed it and rebuilt it. Those were the days. Sorry to have taken up your time. Take care be safe.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

People need to stop voting for democrats. They love noting more than fining and banning.

[@ironroad18]

The government wants to punish and tax, to ensure that only certain corporate interests have access to RC aircraft and UAS technology.

[@Lincoweed]

Waiting on my regiatration stickers from you been almost 2 wlweeks... Hopefully its in the mailbox today. Fingers crossed.. also alomst done with.107 course yay🎉

[@PilotInstitute]

If you don't get them, let us know, we'll investigate.

[@johnramirez4217]

Thanks for the free stickers!

[@nomad5454]

its crazy how much control ppl give up to big brother, while they use drones and other surveillance equipment to monitor use with no oversight

[@aaaideas4U]

Well done Greg!!!

[@kgraves3309]

Good info. Thanks!

[@timewizard13]

nobody follows line of sight

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information, and very helpful for new pilots, and even for some people who have been flying for awhile. Thanks for sharing.

[@Kreative-Introvert]

I passed my Part 107 on the second try yesterday because of you brother, Just wanted to say thank you so much.. the class was worth every penny.

[@jeffreymakanda3401]

Please how did you do it hlep

[@jeffreymakanda3401]

I can fly my drone but I can't my camera

[@ab7rs]

We are now regulated to the point that I will no longer follow the regulations and just use my own judgement to keep safe

[@PilotInstitute]

It's only 10 rules, and they are pretty basic and easy to comply with.

[@ab7rs]

Comply? Easy? I've been flying for over a decade and have never once flown at a club or anywhere else that would now be considered a CBO. I've had no desire to do so and I just won't do that. Thousands of us live in areas that don't have such facilities and some of us wouldn't care to fly at them if we did. This is the United States and I won't be showing my papers or any other BS if I feel like I can fly my tiny little foam airplane safely like I has always done​@@PilotInstitute

[@ab7rs]

Comply? Easy? There is no CBO anywhere near where I fly. I've never flown it a club and have no desire to. I can drive 4 miles and miles and never see another car or here or see an airplane. The regulations don't seem like they were made for some of the states with low populations. And I was going to say that I'll just continue to be a renegade but I will do so in a common sense and safe manner. But upon thinking about it further, I'm just going to quit. Right now. I only have one small plane so I think it's a good time to get out of the hobby. It's been fun but the regulations in my opinion are ridiculous. Things have changed a lot, FPV can be done a lot safer yet they still have the line of sight requirement. I'll just find something else to do, it's time to move on in any way. I never stick with the same hobby for too long. I'm sure I can find someone to take my drone off my hands​@@PilotInstitute

[@EQ_EnchantX]

@@PilotInstitute Remote ID makes no sense. $300+ part for a $50 drone. Also it broadcasts your location for anyone wanting to come and rob you, or troll you as you are flying.

[@Willy_Tepes]

@@ab7rs The Gov ruined all of my hobbies. No chance that they are gonna stop me from this. Enough is enough.

[@PH-md8xp]

Pilot Institute is awesome! (and no, I’m not employed by or in any way financially compensated by Pilot Institute) 😅

[@whousefilms]

Thank you!

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Thanks for information

[@thurber_shots]

Going to pimp this out on my IG, a lot of local pilots could really benefit from it IMO. Thanks for the refresher, Greg.

[@sergeylevin4386]

Great video. Thanks

[@MarkLawry]

Very clear and concise information

[@garryamey2401]

really informative and helpfull

[@RickyL305]

I am doing studyies currently for my 107 , though it is a 60 question test there is 320 practice exam questions these faa test can cover making studies more difficult. Though my practice exams are all scoring between 93 to 100% it is the other questions i m having comcerens with at the moment. Hopefully i will be ready for the exam in a few weeks while getting more familiar with my drones i currently own. I just started to learn how to fly and looking forward to get proficient with them. Yesterday's flight was totally amazing!

[@PilotInstitute]

We have the leading part 107 course in the country if you need help. Helped nearly 90,000 pilots now get ready for the exam. Self studying can be tough since you don’t know what you don’t know. Plus our course is so much more than a test prep course. www.pilotinstitute.com/course/part-107-remote-pilot/

[@RickyL305]

@@PilotInstitute ..,.. it has been tough so far in specific areas only however I have spent the enrollment fee with another company before I known of yours. So far with their materials and materials found online, I am averaging 95% accuracy as of now. Besides the 107 however, of course I am enjoying the studies therefore, I would like to consider additional courses related to the field.

[@VicMossPhotography]

"don't fly during an NFL game, in a National Park, or in Washington D.C..." 😉 Sorry, couldn't resist. Awesome video content as always. Kuddos to you and your team.

[@Chasingthemilk]

When I was flying back in 2015, it felt like I was the only one in my state who had one. Since then my drones have just sat on the shelf. Things are so different now.

[@Mike-hb4pc]

This is the best source of information I've found. I've not purchased a drone yet because of all the rules and regulations. One question: for recreational, I can't fly in national parks? Seems a little odd....

[@SlackerU]

If you fly enough you'll notice that during migrations the feral birds really do not enjoy drones. I imagine some nesting spots in some of those forests would change the bird behavior. Some environmentally-hazardous areas use drones to scare birds away for safety so you don't want drones everywhere birds nest.

[@johnnysweekends]

What about the hover drones that dont fly high or far at all and is autonomous ?

[@ANaka-rz2xk]

Good information.

[@MrHaNKEY408]

I took the (TRUST) test this afternoon and passed it easy. Most of the subject matter was familiar to me. Now I can fly my MINI 2 with peace of mind and legit. Now time to study for part 107 Thank you “Pilot Institute” you guys rock! 🤘🏼

[@matrix64]

I can summarize every single purpose that gov rules/restrictions are created with ONE WORD, and it is NOT for the security of “We The People”! “Control”

[@username7763]

I sympathize with your frustration. The arbitrariness of the rules certainly makes me feel that way at times. Flying a drone can be dangerous and I want the government to have rules around it. But the way they've done it is counterproductive.

[@AKDragonFish3D]

This video is an instrumental reminder and a good training tool for younger pilots. I've shared it with my kids a few times already since I got them into drone flying a few weeks ago. Two question thoughs.... you only mention National Parks once during rule 10. I reside in rural Alaska with a few airports and airstrips nearby. It's one of those "if you're out of town and not near population, you're good -ish" kinds of things. The first question is this is the first i've heard of national parks being restricted airspace, as my UAS app doesn't mark this and our Wildlife Troopers have said its good. Is there a reference point you can share for this??? Secondly, on the concept of recreation, I've been asked a few times by Search and Rescue folks who know i have drones and have good xp of the area (because of recreational nature filming) to help find lost people from time to time, even "on the spot" kinds of things, example is i'm out filming me fishing and the S&R friends go "hey can you help us find a lost hiker?" Now the good Samaritan and neighbor in me packs up and takes the time to help them, however the question is does this cross into Part 107, and should I refuse going forward because I do not yet have my 107 license??? Thanks in advance.

[@phoenixr6811]

Thank you for all you do☺️I’m not if you were motivated to do this because of the recent video that a fellow KZbinr did (Ken Heron) but again thank you it’s alway good to be informed of the rules😊

[@PilotInstitute]

No link to Ken Heron. We recorded this video a week or so ago.

[@TravellingTorunn]

Thanl you. Very useful video 😊 Do all these rules also apply to the relatively new mini selfie drone HoverAir X1? It weighs 125 grams and it follows you visually without the need of a controller. It can only be up til 30 ft from you.

[@dylanbeane7260]

Do these laws apply to mini whoops as well? I fly outside sometimes but its no higher than about 30 feet high and my whoop only weighs 20 grams

[@charlie90501]

Thanks for the info. I live near Long Beach Ca. When I open the map for flying drones. All I see is restricted no fly zones. I can even fly at very large parks!! Why is this??

[@JuttGerman.92]

Hii i will be visiting United States. I have Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro and I have European registration and Insurance for drone. am i allowed to fly drone in U.S? or i also need Registration ID from US?

[@Mauryanempire1]

Do I have to register my drone which is 8 ounces 🤔 and thx for the information

[@ConcreteBombDeep]

How can they regulate homemade drones? Can't operators just use modified aircraft and open source flight software like ArduPilot? I just don't see how they can stop that unless it's built into electronics like the DJI.

[@Willy_Tepes]

Laws are only effective if people respect them. We no longer have any reason to respect them.

[@garageworker]

Every time I see one of these videos so much gets added to recreational drone flying, it's almost like the FAA wants to keep people out of the sky.

[@sureevennot3418]

Rather keep people out of making money. Monetizing footage is dangerous. Giving the same video for free makes it safe!

[@somethingclever1234]

Good grief, now I know why I quit flying drones five years ago

[@user-bo8wd6lm7g]

Good

[@brianhawkins]

CBO…what is the point of these? If they are an organization that makes rules for pilots to folllow which are approved by the FAA, then why doesn’t the FAA just cut out the middle man and give the rules directly to pilots. They already do that with other rules. Why do the CBOs need to exist at all?

[@Narnald_Ewman]

They want to pretend to be the authority while allowing other people to deny your licensed toy flying .

[@gordonjohnston684]

Rules, rules, rules.

[@username7763]

Some of the rules are very good and important. But it is intermixed with strange arbitrary rules too. The rules keep on changing.

[@gordonjohnston684]

@@username7763make the rules as complicated as possible, so that nobody understands them. Flying to a max height of 400 ft in the middle of no where makes no sense. Drone’s could be fitted with a transponder activated as soon as they fly above 400ft, 🆔 them as a flying drone, to other aircraft.

[@gordonjohnston684]

Don’t be daft, that’s to sensible. 😉👍

[@cosmic7234]

its glaringly obvious some of these rules are less about being responsible and looking out for others and more about making peoples jobs easier. DJI drones disappear after just 50ft because its a tiny grey plastic rectangle. Monitoring flights in my home county has never showed a flight below 28,000ft yet Im limited to 400ft? Not being able to fly over people or cars instantly makes 1/3rd of what ive seen on instagram illegal. Its sad that how the drone hobby got picked at over the years. I had a mini 2 and was looking to get back into but there is nothing you CAN do with these anymore

[@Losbitiboys4441]

All this bullcrap and planes flying over houses falling ontop of houses planes landing on highway and people dying and thats ok im going to fly my drone my way no rules for me

[@tomhuntFPV]

@pilotinstitute What is your problem with not recommending the AMA (academy of model aeronautics) as a CBO? They were almost wholly responsible for the recreational drone rules that were accepted by the FAA! without their advocacy the FAA rules would have been SO much more restrictive!

[@PilotInstitute]

They were but they also never opposed remote ID when they had a seat at the table and now all the FRIAs approved for them are pay-to-play, meaning they do nothing to help the average flyer. The other CBOs are working to make this hobby, including multirotors, more accessible to everyone, including Flite Test working with STEAM programs and schools. This is why we recommend them more than the AMA.

[@ldcam21]

My registration stickers expired 2023 but I renewed them 2026. Do I get the ones from you guys?

[@ldcam21]

I’ll tell you what if I was flying recreational and somebody said their kids lost in the woods I wouldn’t hesitate to bring my drone up up and away .I wouldn’t worry about no 107. Lives life Are more important than the rules.

[@guineapigzed]

Yes

[@richardwillis4880]

what if your older drone is under 250 grms but a remote id module is going to make it over the 250 grm limit for recreational use

[@bayareaview8301]

Oh mon Dieu. Tu parles français C'est super Alors je dois te parler.

[@AllthingsVegas]

Did you guys hear anything about a BVLOS in the FAA re-authorization action of 2024?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes. NPRM should be out towards the end of the year.

[@backyard3749]

I just got a dji mini. It is under the .55lb limit of course. I have my trust cert. But these rules are always contradictory! They first state you are recreational and do not need to register. The after the trust cert and notes, it says "you must register your drone!" So...wtf? It says you do not need to, then says you do! Typical gov't bs....

[@PilotInstitute]

You must register if over 0.55 lbs.

[@EDDSkitz]

Never comply

[@jgreg95]

Pretty sure there was yet another drone flight during an NFL playoff game lions versus San Francisco.

[@riculous]

Would you still need to get authorization in a controlled airspace it you're only going to fly a drone 10 to 15 feet high? For example, if you just want to practice or learn how to use the controller and it's settings. There's a nice open park in my area which is in a controlled airspace, and I just want to get familiar with the drone and the settings on the controller. The drone in question would be the dji mavic 3 pro btw.

[@SlackerU]

It is broadcasting RID & you'd need it to be Registered so I would not fly without authorization. The cities already have a drone-reader that can identify violators automatically using RID.

[@riculous]

Thanks @@SlackerU

[@bizzfo]

Why I sold them all

[@amador4417]

100% no one is using remote ID

[@ConcreteBombDeep]

If one were to rent a ship and go 500 miles off the coast you could theoretically fly as high as you wanted? I'm not sure if it's just the US that is regulated by the FAA or how far off shore before you not in the US being regulated.

[@crandonborth]

Technically 10 Miles offshore is international waters so…. 😂

[@uraniumu242]

Your slides for part 107 are outdataed on some key points but you’re not alone, a lot of videos for Part 107 on YT are never updated.

[@PilotInstitute]

Nothing outdated in this video. We posted it a few months ago.

[@dhansel4835]

When the eclipse happens here in Houston we will be 90% effected. I thought I would take my DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and go up about 250-300' and park it there videoing the skyline of downtown Houston. Other people may have ideas on doing something like this.

[@PilotInstitute]

Good idea!

[@philipchesleyiii]

You forgot to mention local regulations, which are way stricter then the FAA. Hell in Mesa, AZ where i live you cant tech fly your drone anywhere, besides a single park called Basin 115. I would say local municipalities are going out of their way to ruin drone flying nation wide. Just bought a drone, am already regretting it. If you want to stay "legal" there a lot more then 10 rules.

[@guineapigzed]

Bingo

[@Virus1024x]

I know this is in some cbo rules somewhere but you really should have mentioned oop. People flying over crowds and highways filled with moving vehicles is the number one law i see people break. Its shocking how many people dont know this.

[@2TheLeftOfNoWhere]

Is there a specification for the font used to label the registration ID on the drone? For example, could 128, 3of9 or QR barcodes be used to keep the casual mischief maker from reading it, yet it is clearly labeled and read if you know how to read that font.

[@PilotInstitute]

No font size requirement, needs to be visible to the naked eye when holding the drone.

[@Willy_Tepes]

If the rules had been sensible I would probably respect them. Catch me if you can.

[@guineapigzed]

Yep

[@StuG-pr9tf]

I'm just going to buy a drone that does not even have a camera on-board and use a GoPro camera mounted on it instead just to fly around in the backyard and video myself practicing my golf swing...

[@davidtalley6858]

Ive never flown sober!

[@rapoker847]

i was stopped by the FAA on the 4th of July. and they told be that you have to see the drone at all time and that you can't even look at your controller at all, no matter how brief

[@PilotInstitute]

They were unfortunately incorrect. You can absolutely look at your controller as long as, if you look up, you can see the drone.

[@rapoker847]

@@PilotInstitute i said that to them( there was like 4 people plus a supervisor) but he kept saying that he knew the rules better than me (since he literally worked for the FAA) i guess thats why i never got the letter in the mail

[@SlackerU]

If you fly in that area still then clip the FAA Rep talking about VLOS here on YT. They should be allowing you to use the Drone as it was intended to be used by the manufacture. If you can't look down at the controller then how do you check any flight settings or change settings like the home-point, you need a body-cam to record those bullies I guess. Imagine them being on a plane & having the pilot not check any of the buttons or switches, lol.

[@televisiontimschannel]

This is somewhat confusing as on the FAA's website it says "If you use First Person View or similar technology, you must have a visual observer always keep your drone within unaided sight (for example, no binoculars)." www.faa.gov/newsroom/small-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations-part-107 FPV doesn't just mean goggles as a screen on a controller would be considered FPV. But when you read the actual language in the law it doesn't specifically mention FPV, it just has the line about being "be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight in order to:" So the two pieces of information kind of contradict each other. My controller has FPV as it has a screen and I am looking at that most of the flight. So if I am planning on using my screen I always have a Visual Observer. Love to have someone from the FAA discuss this with PI in a video to clear up any misunderstandings.

[@televisiontimschannel]

This is somewhat confusing as on the FAA's website it says "If you use First Person View or similar technology, you must have a visual observer always keep your drone within unaided sight (for example, no binoculars)." FPV doesn't just mean goggles as a screen on a controller would be considered FPV. There is a date of October 6, 2020 on the article, but it was the first page that came up in a search result. Can't put the link in as it will get flagged by KZbin that will restrict this message from posting. But when you read the actual language in the law it doesn't specifically mention FPV, it just has the line about being "be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight in order to:" So the two pieces of information kind of contradict each other. My controller has FPV as it has a screen and I am looking at that most of the flight. So if I am planning on using my screen I always have a Visual Observer. Love to have someone from the FAA discuss this with PI in a video to clear up any misunderstandings.

[@jfs300rum]

Do you provide this service in Canada under Canadian rules?

[@ianlondon2888]

Drone manufacturers are claiming that drones weighting 249g do not need registration. Is the rule 249g inclusive or over 249g.

[@Thunder_Dome45]

Part 107 is kinda comical. Pretty much nothing is on that test that a drone pilot needs to know. Now if I'm flying a drone from a runway at the airport to 30k feet then sure. Air density might play a role and charts might play a role. It's really just the government getting their 1/2 of your income if you go that way.

[@mike_oe]

You should make it clear - already in the title - that this applies for the US

[@RickThomasPueblo]

hands down if you're considering getting your part 107, Pilot Institute is the place to get the training

[@jasonford7216]

I'll do as I choose thanks...and your rules I don't care about at all...and one more thing you will never catch me or anyone flying a drone from the privacy of you home or yard...and thanks for letting me know the limits of rules because I'll make sure I'll brake alest two of your rules every time I fly now...just to make a point that you people are full of it...

[@guineapigzed]

Bingo

[@sai3327]

I still waiting for my registration stickers since two weeks😢

[@gordongrainger6975]

As long as your youtube channel is not monetized, then it is recreational

[@PilotInstitute]

Not really. If it's monetized it's part 107. If it's not monetized, it doesn't necessarily mean it is recreational.

[@mattalford3932]

I don't think congress intended the FAA to regulate youtubers with monetized channels of their freestyle fpv tricks or drone reviews at the park. And if chevron gets tossed I bet a court agrees.

[@RebelByNature]

So if I make a movie with a traditional camera and receive money as a result of people viewing it, whether that is based on admission price, pay for view, or another mechanism such as YT's monetization mechanism, how is that not commercial? You can put it on YT, just not as monetized unless you have a 107. So just put it on YT as a non monetized channel. The commercial aspect was put in as part of the federal statute. That said, seems weird that the FAA is not regulating based on the flight or the aircraft but based on commercial activity not involving passengers or cargo.

[@starhawke380]

Ive only managed to break 8 out of 10. Ill try harder...

[@derpybattledroid57]

Woah it’s Linus but for drones 😮

[@PilotInstitute]

Without the beard!

[@TheMalerdaemon]

Questions: 1. I have a 249 gram drone. No registration required, I have a TRUST # and I’m good to go as a recreational flyer? 2. I now want to buy a 2.40 lb drone, I need to register it to be good to go as a recreational flyer, or do I also need a 107?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes to your first question. No 107 needed if you fly recreationally with your larger drone, just register it and follow the rules here.

[@TheMalerdaemon]

@@PilotInstitute Thank you for the response.

[@Ezduztube]

I was trying to fly at Angeles stadium and Disneyland and it was restricted 😩

[@PilotInstitute]

Disneyland has a permanent flight restriction.

[@Ezduztube]

@@PilotInstitute I did Knott’s kzbin.info/www/bejne/joWciaSjiqx0Y9Usi=I3-nQskke3nsSRlp

[@knyawhappiness28]

I can't registration stickers Can you help me please?

[@jlsantosvr]

Hello, I´m a Portuguese and from next week I go to Miami and Key west. I have a DJI Drone and I want to take photos with my dron. I'm a tourist person. what do I need to use my little drone ?

[@PilotInstitute]

You can use any drone you want but make sure you go through all the steps in this video, including registration and TRUST certificate, and getting airspace approval when needed.

[@tacuachandocuh8233]

Been looking at a fishing drone now idk

[@LiYuanChea]

So is it true that any drone (any DJI drone, doesn’t matter the weight) requires RID?

[@PilotInstitute]

Drones under 250 grams flown recreationally don’t need RID. All others do.

[@bambur1]

How many FPV use a VO ?

[@Fawke85]

You forgot about not flying at night with recreational

[@PilotInstitute]

You can fly at night as a recreational flyer.

[@username7763]

@@PilotInstitute Did that change recently? When I looked into the rules last year it was verboten. You needed part 107 to fly at night along with blinking lights.

[@EQ_EnchantX]

Remote ID is a joke and a huge overstep. Right...a $300 part for a $50 drone...makes sense

[@chriswestphal26]

So is it 400’ above the ground or 400’ above sea level? If I launch my drone from a large hill that’s 400’ elevation, can I still fly it 400’ above the ground? Nobody is clear on this. But you did say 400’ from the ground.

[@PilotInstitute]

It’s 400 feet above the ground max at all times.

[@Roadtripperandbeyond]

I live in Bakersfield California and wish to take the exam next month. Could you provide the testing center near to the place of where I live?

[@22arrows]

Ok I'm totally confused now. I just bought my first drone for recreational use, its under 250gr. I still have to register it with the faa?

[@PilotInstitute]

No registration if under 250g and flown recreationally. You need to follow all other rules though.

[@guineapigzed]

@@PilotInstituteit’s registration by another rule.

[@grtexas4741]

Whenever you renew your registration will you keep the same registration number?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes!

[@Slava_Bogu.]

Question: can I fly in a recreation area? For example: Sand Mountain Recreation Area in Nevada?

[@PilotInstitute]

As long as Nevada doesn't have restrictions in that park and the airspace is clear, yes.

[@NJtoAzMountainBiker]

We will be regulating kids doing jumps on there bikes soon because they are in the air space.

[@guineapigzed]

Bingo

[@PtolemyCeasar]

My drones see quite a bit.

[@paperbagnomad]

If my drone is over 249g and I register it do I need part 107 to post on KZbin recreationally (non monetized)

[@sureevennot3418]

Monetizing videos is dangerous for humanity and safety of the people! Giving the same footage for free is eco friendly, eliminating CO2 emission, helping to reduce overpopulation, fighting discrimination and patriarchy.

[@allenhilburn8686]

You specifically stated flying to post video on a "monetized" KZbin channel is not accessible when flying recreationally. This would seem to imply flying under these rules is permissible, and posting videos on a "non-monitized" KZbin channel is acceptable. Is this correct?

[@PilotInstitute]

As long as the intent of the flight was recreational, you could post to a non-monetized channel.

[@SlackerU]

Yes but you can't cash in if your video goes viral.

[@username7763]

What if your intent is only for recreation when you decided to fly and later you decide to post to a youtube channel. Does that make the perfectly legal flight suddenly illegal in the past? I'd have to understand why posting videos to youtube is considered dangerous flying I guess. Is posting to rumble considered safe by the FAA?

[@username7763]

@@SlackerU That's a good question though. If the law is about intent, and your intent wasn't to cash in but to have fun. But later you decide to when it goes viral, are you ok?

[@SlackerU]

@@username7763 The FAA rep has already said that if others use your non-107 footage for-profit then they will get fined & not you. Posting your recreational footage that might go viral is not illegal, though if your intent is to get 10k views then you probably should get a 107.

[@fpvtrucker129]

Can anyone tell me how we have to go thru so much restrictions but those 4th of july people that put over 1500 drones up that fly in unison but they are over people cities highways and they get a approval it is a joke.

[@PilotInstitute]

Drone shows DO NOT fly over highways or people. They have strict restrictions and waiver.

[@fpvtrucker129]

@@PilotInstitute The ones I have seen they are flying over the public and cities.

[@buddyadkins2432]

Just to clarify. If I fly with goggles on, then a Visual Observer (spotter) is required. If I am not wearing goggles, but instead use a monitor mounted on the transmitter or on a tri-pod, then I do NOT need a Visual Observer. Is my understanding Correct?

[@PilotInstitute]

Correct.

[@ab7rs]

No, that is wrong. A spotter is required if you fly beyond visual sight. Stupid rule in 2024

[@buddyadkins2432]

@@ab7rs Actually, my comment is correct; reference PilotInstitute comment affirmation. In fact ALL flights beyond, Visual Line Of Sight are in VIOLATION of the FAA regulations Unless you have a specific waiver to perform those flights. By the way, this regulation has been in effect since at least the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act. So, not new for 2024, just ignored in the past.

[@johnz6675]

Why did you not also recommend Academy of Model Aeronautics as a CBO?

[@PilotInstitute]

The AMA primarily focuses on fixed wing aircraft and have historically not been very supportive of multi rotors. Our customers are mostly mutirotor pilots who will find more appropriate guidelines in the other 3 CBOs for their style of operations.

[@johnz6675]

Understood, thank you. I asked because of the four CBOs, I thought the AMA's graphic user interface was the best designed and most user friendly. I also noticed that at the higher level, the four CBOs had very similar guidelines, although some had details that seemed overly cumbersome.@@PilotInstitute