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).
Pilot Institute
MAY 7, 2025
Most of these rules also apply to recreational drone flight, so its worth knowing them no matter how you choose to fly your drone The key regulations to follow are as follows: Fly at or below 400 feet AGL (above ground level) in Class G airspace. Never operate in a careless or reckless manner. Maintain a maximum speed of 100 mph.
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Pilot Institute
AUGUST 9, 2024
The waivable regulations are as follows: 107.25 – Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft 107.29 (a)(2) and (b) – Night operation without a strobe light 107.31 – Visual line of sight 107.33 – Visual observer 107.35 – Operation of multiple UAS 107.37(a) Operating Limitations Discussion on the 107.51
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 14, 2024
We will break federal regulations into five categories: Registration Operating rules Operational limits Part 107 certification Privacy and safety Registration Like crewed aircraft with their tail numbers, called “N-numbers,” most drones require a registration number. You also need to complete night-flight training.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 16, 2025
The trouble is this openness only applies to the aircraft approval, and not to the regulations governing pilot certification or operating limitations. Its likely that sport pilots under MOSAIC will still be limited to flying no higher than 10,000 feet msl or 2,000 feet agl, as is currently the rule under LSA.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
When operating in controlled airspace (Classes B, C, D, or E), secure proper airspace authorization through tools, such as a LAANC, which facilitates rapid approval for restricted-area operations ( FAA LAANC Information ).
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