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Drones could soon be appearing on the birthday and seasonal gift wish lists of kids and adults all over the US, but before you buy one for yourself or as a gift, here are a few simple facts you should be aware of:
Just how high and how far do drones fly, and what restrictions do you need to be aware of?
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) rulings advise that those using drones – or any kind of unmanned model aircraft – are not permitted to fly their craft any higher than 400 feet above ground level, and that they must be kept within the sight of the operator. It’s important to be aware that you should not fly your craft within 5 miles of an airport, unless you have informed the appropriate airport authorities and gained their permission.
The distance that you can cover with your drone, will be dependent upon how long you can keep it within your sight. If you can no longer see your drone, then the chance of it crashing, or causing a problem to others, is greatly increased.
How well you can operate your drone at a greater distance, is largely dependent on how good your controller and antenna are.
Is there anywhere that I can’t fly my drone?
It’s wise to acknowledge that other members of the public may not appreciate you flying a drone close to their properties, so the less populated the area in which you are flying is, so much the better. There are all kinds of privacy issues raised by drones being operated in residential areas, business districts and correctional facilities to name but a few, not to mention the dangers surrounding flying close to roads, power stations and airports, so it’s best to stick to rural areas wherever possible. Your drone may not cause an accident directly, but they tend to be highly distracting and could easily cause harm to individuals indirectly.
Common sense should probably prevail here, and if you think that the area you’re flying a drone in may present dangers, privacy concerns or bring unwanted attention to local law enforcement, then simply move elsewhere.
Any other issues to be aware of?
This may also seem like common sense, but if weather conditions are such that your drone may be blown off course, then it’s best to fly it when the wind has died down. Due to their structure, drones are incredibly light and will be difficult to control if wind is blowing. Of course completely clear and calm days are often few and far between, and it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t fly your drone when it’s a little breezy, but it won’t be as easy or as fun as when conditions are calm.
Night time flying is also not safe and not recommended; you may well be to keep track of your drone as a result of its lights, but you will not be able to see exactly where it is flying.
Beverly Hills Aerials is a fully licensed and insured cinematography company in Los Angeles. We provide aerial drone video and photography services throughout the United States at affordable prices with less turnaround time. If you are looking for Los Angeles drone or aerial video Los Angeles, visit us at http://beverlyhillsaerials.com.
Just how high and how far do drones fly, and what restrictions do you need to be aware of?
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) rulings advise that those using drones – or any kind of unmanned model aircraft – are not permitted to fly their craft any higher than 400 feet above ground level, and that they must be kept within the sight of the operator. It’s important to be aware that you should not fly your craft within 5 miles of an airport, unless you have informed the appropriate airport authorities and gained their permission.
The distance that you can cover with your drone, will be dependent upon how long you can keep it within your sight. If you can no longer see your drone, then the chance of it crashing, or causing a problem to others, is greatly increased.
How well you can operate your drone at a greater distance, is largely dependent on how good your controller and antenna are.
Is there anywhere that I can’t fly my drone?
It’s wise to acknowledge that other members of the public may not appreciate you flying a drone close to their properties, so the less populated the area in which you are flying is, so much the better. There are all kinds of privacy issues raised by drones being operated in residential areas, business districts and correctional facilities to name but a few, not to mention the dangers surrounding flying close to roads, power stations and airports, so it’s best to stick to rural areas wherever possible. Your drone may not cause an accident directly, but they tend to be highly distracting and could easily cause harm to individuals indirectly.
Common sense should probably prevail here, and if you think that the area you’re flying a drone in may present dangers, privacy concerns or bring unwanted attention to local law enforcement, then simply move elsewhere.
Any other issues to be aware of?
This may also seem like common sense, but if weather conditions are such that your drone may be blown off course, then it’s best to fly it when the wind has died down. Due to their structure, drones are incredibly light and will be difficult to control if wind is blowing. Of course completely clear and calm days are often few and far between, and it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t fly your drone when it’s a little breezy, but it won’t be as easy or as fun as when conditions are calm.
Night time flying is also not safe and not recommended; you may well be to keep track of your drone as a result of its lights, but you will not be able to see exactly where it is flying.
Beverly Hills Aerials is a fully licensed and insured cinematography company in Los Angeles. We provide aerial drone video and photography services throughout the United States at affordable prices with less turnaround time. If you are looking for Los Angeles drone or aerial video Los Angeles, visit us at http://beverlyhillsaerials.com.
