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  • Basic Rules to Know

    • Fly at or below 400 feet.
    • Keep your drone within sight.
    • Don't fly in restricted airspace.
    • Don't fly near other aircraft, especially near airports.
    • Don't fly over groups of people.
    • Don't fly over stadiums or sporting events.
    • Don't fly near emergency response efforts such as fires.
    • Don't fly under the influence.
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  • If you fly for fun and personal enjoyment or as an educational institution, you must:

     

    Education and research uses of drones for educational purposes can be operated under the rules for recreational flyers. This includes programs for institutes of higher education, programs run by JROTC, and educational programs chartered by a recognized Community Based Organization.

    It is expected that Operation of Unmanned aircraft understands and follows USC 44809 law

    Note: Federal law requires all recreational flyers to pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test. The FAA developed The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) to meet this requirement.

     

    Before you fly your drone

    1. Understand recreational flying requirements
    2. Take TRUST
      • You may take the free online test through any of the FAA approved test administrators.
      • All FAA-approved TRUST test administrators offer the test free.
      • All test questions are correctable to 100% prior to issuing your completion certificate.
      • After completing TRUST, you'll need to download, save or print your completion certificate.
      • If you lose your certificate, you will need to re-take TRUST.

         3. View a list of TRUST Test Administrators

      • Receive your certificate
      • After you pass the test, you will receive a certificate from the test administrator you selected.
      • Test administrators will not keep a record of your certificate. You must present a copy of your certificate if asked by law enforcement officers.

     

    Take the Drone Safety Test

    TRUST is The Recreational UAS Safety Test. It provides education and testing for recreational flyers on important safety and regulatory information. If you fly your drone recreationally under the Exception for Recreational Flyers you must pass the test before you fly.

    Note: Federal law requires all recreational flyers to pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test. The FAA developed The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) to meet this requirement.

    All recreational drone flyers need to understand the requirements (49 U.S.C 44809) for flying safely and pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). After you pass the test, you will receive a completion certificate. Be sure to keep this required certificate with you when you fly your drone.

    Note: If your drone weighs more than .55 pounds (lbs), you must register your drone through the FAA's Drone Zone.

     

    Teacher Additional Guidelines:

    • Students should always have on protective eyewear when in the vicinity of drones in flight.
    • Students should wear high visibility vests when in the vicinity of drones in flight.
    • Gymnasiums are appropriate for flying small drones, although the outdoors is preferable.