UAS-Drone User Information & Part 107 Testing Center

Drone User Information

The FAA has partnered with several industry associations to promote Know Before You Fly, a campaign to educate the public about using unmanned aircraft safely and responsibly. Individuals flying for recreation are strongly encouraged to follow safety guidelines, which include:

• Stay at or below 400 feet AGL (above ground level); now required
• Maintain visual line of sight at all times
• Give way to and do not interfere with manned aircraft
• Obtain authorization, or fly at controlled airspace fixed sites
  • Obtain authorization via LAANC - Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability
  • Contact the FAA for fixed sites at: UASHelp@faa.gov
• Operators no longer call control tower to give notification; use LAANC
• Don't fly near people or stadiums
• Don't fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs.
• Don't be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft - you could be liable for criminal and/or civil penalties
• Send additional questions regarding UAS operations to: UASHelp@faa.gov