{"id":12442,"date":"2019-12-31T00:40:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T00:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronesoverarkansas.com\/?p=12442"},"modified":"2019-12-31T00:40:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-31T00:40:43","slug":"new-2020-laws-for-recreational-drone-pilots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronesoverarkansas.com\/drone-laws\/new-2020-laws-for-recreational-drone-pilots\/","title":{"rendered":"New 2020 Laws For Recreational Drone Pilots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New 2020 Laws For Recreational Drone Pilots<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a\u00a0new law<\/a>\u00a0(PDF<\/abbr>)<\/small>\u00a0that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules will keep you and your drone safe and will help keep the airspace available to everyone.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to do:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Register your drone<\/a>,\u00a0mark it on the outside with the registration number<\/a>\u00a0(PDF<\/abbr>)<\/small>, and carry proof of registration with you.<\/li>\n
  2. Fly only for recreational purposes.<\/li>\n
  3. Follow the safety guidelines of a community based organization.<\/li>\n
  4. Fly your drone at or below 400 feet when in uncontrolled or “Class G” airspace.<\/b>\u00a0This is airspace where the FAA is not controlling manned air traffic. To determine what type of airspace you are in, refer to the mobile application that operates your drone (if so equipped) and\/or use other drone-related mobile applications. Knowing your location and what airspace you’re in will also help you avoid interfering with other aircraft.<\/li>\n
  5. Do NOT fly in controlled airspace (around and above many airports) unless:<\/b>\n
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    1. You receive an airspace authorization for operations in controlled airspace through LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability<\/a>), before you fly. Learn more about\u00a0approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers<\/a>\u00a0for recreational flyers.<\/li>\n
    2. You are flying at a recreational flyer fixed site that has a written agreement with the FAA.\u00a0The FAA has posted a list of approved sites<\/a>\u00a0(MS<\/abbr>\u00a0Excel)<\/small>\u00a0and has\u00a0depicted them as blue dots on a map<\/a>. Each fixed site is limited to the altitude shown on this map, which varies by location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      NOTE:<\/b>\u00a0If your organization is interested in establishing a letter of agreement for a fixed flying site, please contact us at\u00a09-AJT-UAS-Integration@faa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      The FAA is experiencing a high volume of requests for fixed sites. At this time, the FAA is reviewing requests based on available resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. Keep your drone within your line of sight<\/b>, or within the visual line-of-sight of a visual observer who is co-located and in direct communication with you.<\/li>\n
    4. Do NOT fly in airspace where flight is prohibited<\/b>. Airspace restrictions can be found on our interactive\u00a0map<\/a>, and temporary flight restrictions can be found\u00a0here<\/a>. Drone operators are responsible for ensuring they comply with all airspace restrictions.<\/li>\n
    5. Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports.<\/li>\n
    6. Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums full of people.<\/li>\n
    7. Never fly near emergencies such as any type of accident response, law enforcement activities, firefighting, or hurricane recovery efforts.<\/li>\n
    8. Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Recreational flyers should know that if they intentionally violate any of these safety requirements, and\/or operate in a careless and reckless manner, they could be liable for criminal and\/or civil penalties.<\/p>\n

      Read the Authorization for limited recreational operations as described in section 44809<\/a>\u00a0(PDF<\/abbr>)<\/small>. All limited recreational operations should be conducted in accordance with this authorization.<\/p>\n

      For more information, read\u00a0Advisory Circular 91-57B<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Changes Coming in the Future<\/h2>\n

      The new law also requires:<\/p>\n

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      1. Drone operators to pass an online aeronautical knowledge and safety test and carry proof of test passage.<\/li>\n
      2. The FAA to issue guidance for how it will recognize community based organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The FAA is incrementally rolling out these features and requirements.<\/p>\n

        Check our\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0for the latest updates or follow us on\u00a0social media<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n

        More detailed information about the FAA’s plan to fully implement the requirements of Section 349 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 may be found on the\u00a0Federal Register<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        New 2020 Laws For Recreational Drone Pilots There’s a\u00a0new law\u00a0(PDF)\u00a0that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules will keep you and your drone safe and will help keep the airspace available to everyone. Here’s what you need to do: Register your drone,\u00a0mark it on the outside with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2508,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7,161,15],"tags":[887,941],"class_list":{"0":"post-12442","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-drone-laws","9":"category-featured","10":"tag-drone-laws","11":"tag-new-drone-laws-for-2020"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nNew 2020 Laws For Recreational Drone Pilots - Drones Over Arkansas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New 2020 Laws For Recreational Drone Pilots. 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