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.