EIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR FLYING RECREATIONAL SUAS
The following eight requirements are from the FAA Advisory Circular released on May 31st, 2019.
Fly strictly for recreational purposes.
Fly under or within the programming of a Community-Based Organization. Feel free to use ours and keep a copy with you in your flight bag! FPVFC Safety Guidelines Or choose from one of the others listed on the FAA CBO website.
Fly within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in direct communication with the operator.
Use the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system when flying in controlled airspace.
Operate the aircraft in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any crewed aircraft.
Stay below 400 feet above ground level (AGL).
Take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). This is a requirement before flying recreational. Don’t worry, it’s free, easy, and provides good information on flying safely! We recommend our friends over at the Pilot Institute!
If your sUAS is between 250g (.55lbs) and 25kg (55lbs) you must register with the FAA and put your registration number on the outside of your aircraft.