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Fly below 400 feet: Stay at or below 400 feet above the ground.
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Maintain visual line of sight: Keep the drone within your sight at all times.
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Avoid restricted airspace: Don't fly in areas where it's prohibited.
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Don't fly over groups of people: Avoid flying over crowds.
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Give way to manned aircraft: Stay clear of other aircraft.
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Avoid emergency response activities: Don't fly near fires or other emergency response efforts.
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Keep away from sensitive areas: Avoid flying near campgrounds, trail heads, and visitor centers.
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Obey privacy laws: Be respectful of people's privacy.
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Take a safety test: Complete a basic safety knowledge test.
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Register your drone: Register drones that weigh between 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and 55 pounds (25 kilograms) with the FAA.
It's important to learn to operate your drone safely and to use common sense when flying.
Helpful Links:
TRUST Test: https://trust.pilotinstitute.com/
FAA TRUST Page: https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers/knowledge_test_updates#TAs
FAA Recreational Flight: https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers
LAANC: https://faa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9c2e4406710048e19806ebf6a06754ad
FAA Drone Zone: https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/
