With the continuous development of drone technology, more and more people are using drones for filming, monitoring, searching and other activities. However, the use of drones also brings some safety and privacy issues, so many countries and regions have developed relevant drone regulations to regulate the use of drones. This article will introduce you to the no-fly zones and prohibited behaviors in U.S. drone regulations to help you better understand the scope of legal drone use.
First, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a number of no-fly areas, including but not limited to the following locations:
1. Around airports and flying fields: Drones are not allowed to fly within 5 miles of airports and flying fields unless a special permit has been obtained from the FAA.
2. National Parks: Drones are not allowed to fly in national parks because it may disturb wildlife and visitors.
3. Around the White House: Drones may not fly within a 15-mile radius of the White House because it could threaten the safety of the President.
4. Military Bases: Drones are not allowed to fly around military bases because this could interfere with military activities and safety.
Second, the FAA also imposes a number of prohibitions, including but not limited to the following:
1. Flight altitude restrictions: The maximum flight altitude for drones is 400 feet (about 122 meters), and exceeding this altitude will be considered illegal.
2. Flight speed limit: The maximum flight speed of the drone is 100 mph (about 161 km/h), exceeding this speed will be considered illegal.
3. Flight range restriction: The drone must fly within the line of sight and cannot exceed the operator’s line of sight.
4. No filming in unauthorized areas: Drones must not be filmed in unauthorized areas such as private homes, commercial areas, schools, etc., as this may violate the privacy rights of others.
In short, the use of drones must comply with the relevant regulations and rules, otherwise they will face fines and other legal consequences. Therefore, we should understand the relevant regulations and rules before using drones to ensure the legal use of drones.
