Why You Need to Follow These “Do’s and Don’ts” of Drone Flying
Flying drones safely is more important than ever before. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made tighter standards in both hobby and commercial drone flying to ensure the safety of bystanders, as well as other aircraft, buildings, and birds. Knowing the basics when it comes to flying drones saves one’s energy, money and time and protects everyone involved. So make sure to use these “do’s and don’ts” of drone flying to stay safe and on the right side of the law.
Don’t Fly Drones in Bad Weather
Bad weather can mean a lot of things. It could be drizzling, raining hard or foggy; there could be snow all around your neighborhood or unpredictable gusts of wind. Any of these weather conditions are not good to fly in because one can very easily lose control over the drone. These unmanned aircraft need to be operated by trained drone pilots, but when the elements take over, everyone is at risk.
Do Fly in Open Fields Without People
Open fields free of trees, large buildings and people helps you avoid accidents like getting your drone stuck on a tree or crashing it into someone. If you’re loading a drone with a package, make sure to not fly over a crowd since the package you’re carrying might fall on them. Larger fields offer fewer distractions, and fewer objects that you’ll have to navigate around. It’s a great place to get to know your drone and really learn how to pilot it.
Don’t Fly Around Other Residential Property
Neighbors can misinterpret drones flying within their property, and that can be problematic. In some places it is illegal, but even where it’s technically allowed, they may think you’re spying on them, looking for something for information about them or their residence, or even attacking something on their property. Avoid these kind of issues and just fly over safe public areas.
Do Check For Drone Flying Rules
Some commercial establishments don’t allow drones to fly over their property and yet other establishments limit drone flying to a certain altitude or area, whereas others still have no problem with drone activity above. Always be sure to check-in with security or receptionists, or get pre-approved to fly on the grounds you’re planning on being above.
Don’t Fly at Military Bases, Airports, and Industrial Factories
These are strictly off limits to flying as drone sensors can disrupt operations in these areas and may mistakenly thought to be a spy aircraft, or one of their own. Even more so, a drone over one of these types of areas could be seen as a military threat, or attack, and your drone could be shot down. You could be fined, and arrested on very serious charges also. So, steer clear of official properties like these.
Stay safe and equipped as a drone pilot by following these do’s and don’ts in drone flying.
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