Is a Waiver to Fly Drones in Controlled Airspace Still Necessary?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
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. Shelf area: 10 NM radius, from 1,200 ft AGL to 4,000 ft AGL. Class D Altitude & Shape: Surface to 2,500 feet AGL (charted in MSL).
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