Drone Laws

Question 1

Minimum and maximum weight drones have to be registered with the FAA

Answer 1

.55 lbs to 55lbs

Question 2

Minimum age you can register to fly a drone

Answer 2

13

Question 3

What age can you take the test to be certified

Answer 3

16

Question 4

How long does your certification last

Answer 4

24 months

Question 5

What’s the max height you can typically fly your drone

Answer 5

400 ft AGL (above ground level)

Question 6

If you have to fly above 400ft to avoid a collision who much you report it to

Answer 6

FAA upon their request

Question 7

How high can you fly above or around buildings or other structures

Answer 7

400 ft within 400ft radius of it

Question 8

How many feet below the clouds do you have to fly

Answer 8

500 ft

Question 9

How many feet horizontally do you have to fly away from clouds

Answer 9

2000 ft

Question 10

How many feet horizontally do you have to fly away from guide wires

Answer 10

2000ft

Question 11

Maximum speed you can fly without a waiver

Answer 11

100mph

Question 12

How far do you need to be able to see in order to fly

Answer 12

3 SM (statute miles)

Question 13

Number of hours you have to go after consuming alcohol before flying

Answer 13

8

Question 14

What’s the BAL to operate a drone

Answer 14

0.04

Question 15

If convicted for narcotics violation, how long before you can fly a drone

Answer 15

1 year

Question 16

How long can you fly before sun rise and after sun set

Answer 16

30 min but have to have anti collision lights that can be seen at 3 statute miles

Question 17

Minimum damage coste before FAA required a report

Answer 17

500 dollars

Question 18

How many days do you have to file a report with FAA after a qualifying accident

Answer 18

10 days