Drone Info

What should you know about flying for fun?

Generally flying a drone is about common sense and being aware of your surroundings.

Before you fly:

1. Register your drone and give it an ID number
2. Take the online, free and quick (<15 minute-ish) Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
3. Check your Airspace (For example I cannot fly in my neighborhood in downtown Livermore

In General, the rules are: about safety:

• Use the B4UFly app to check your airspace
• Make sure you are not flying above people
• Fly below 400’
• Fly during the day.
• Keep your drone within the visual line of sight
• Do not operate your drone in a dangerous manner.

Do your homework!

The FAA has wonderfully useful information:

Where can I Fly?

Check out this interactive map from the FAA

What do you need to know about flying as a business?

If you want to make money, you need to pass the remote Pilot exam, this costs $150 and requires learning the similar knowledge as pilots of larger aircraft. It can be done, yet it helps to have formal and structured learning.