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Is a Waiver to Fly Drones in Controlled Airspace Still Necessary?

Pilot Institute

Know what special scenarios still require a waiver, such as flying BVLOS operations, flights above people, or flights that exceed the standard 400 feet AGL. Requires: Two-way radio, Mode C transponder, and ADS-B Out. Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out within 30 NM. Max speed: 100 mph (87 knots). What Is Controlled Airspace?

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Pilot’s Guide to Special Use Airspace (SUA)

Flight Training Central

They are generally established below 10,000′ MSL for operations at speeds above 250 knots. MTR’s with segments above 1,500′ AGL are identified by a three-digit number. MTR’s flown entirely below 1,500′ AGL are identified by a four-digit number. VFR pilots must file a D.C. SFRA flight plan.

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. This effectively limits traffic in Class B to 250 knots due to 14 CFR § 91.117(a). However, you will need an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2025

Universal Weather

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers. For more information, see AIP ENR 1.6.3.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2024– WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Universal Weather

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers. For more information, see AIP ENR 1.6.3.

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Pilot’s guide to special use airspace

Flight Training Central

They are generally established below 10,000′ MSL for operations at speeds above 250 knots. MTR’s with segments above 1,500′ AGL are identified by a three-digit number. MTR’s flown entirely below 1,500′ AGL are identified by a four-digit number. VFR pilots must file a D.C. SFRA flight plan.