Hello,
I am planning to fly my Phantom 4 drone over Lake Pleasant in Arizona. I have attached an image showing this lake on the sectional chart. This lake is a regional lake and is a bald eagle breeding area. As far as laws go regarding this area, the Maricopa County has a rule that prohibits drone or model aircraft operations in parks not designated for that use. So, I will not be taking off from Maricopa County (southern part of lake), but instead the northern part with Yavapai County (which doesn't have any rules on drone operations specifically). Pilots are "requested" to maintain a minimum of 2,000 ft above this area. Please note this is a request, not a requirement.
I will be operating under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft. In addition, the AZ Game and Fish Department is asking all drone pilots to avoid flying over Lake Pleasant during bald eagle breeding season, which is actively occurring right now until about May. Pilots who fly a drone during this time can get subjected to disturbing wildlife or disorderly conduct.
If I were to wait until June of 2021, would there be any other rules specifically applying to this area? (other than the typical FAA rules)
FAA 7-4-6: Pilots are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above the surface of the following: National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Lakeshores, Recreation Areas and Scenic Riverways administered by the National Park Service, National Wildlife Refuges, Big Game Refuges, Game Ranges and Wildlife Ranges administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wilderness and Primitive areas administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
I am planning to fly my Phantom 4 drone over Lake Pleasant in Arizona. I have attached an image showing this lake on the sectional chart. This lake is a regional lake and is a bald eagle breeding area. As far as laws go regarding this area, the Maricopa County has a rule that prohibits drone or model aircraft operations in parks not designated for that use. So, I will not be taking off from Maricopa County (southern part of lake), but instead the northern part with Yavapai County (which doesn't have any rules on drone operations specifically). Pilots are "requested" to maintain a minimum of 2,000 ft above this area. Please note this is a request, not a requirement.
I will be operating under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft. In addition, the AZ Game and Fish Department is asking all drone pilots to avoid flying over Lake Pleasant during bald eagle breeding season, which is actively occurring right now until about May. Pilots who fly a drone during this time can get subjected to disturbing wildlife or disorderly conduct.
If I were to wait until June of 2021, would there be any other rules specifically applying to this area? (other than the typical FAA rules)
FAA 7-4-6: Pilots are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above the surface of the following: National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Lakeshores, Recreation Areas and Scenic Riverways administered by the National Park Service, National Wildlife Refuges, Big Game Refuges, Game Ranges and Wildlife Ranges administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wilderness and Primitive areas administered by the U.S. Forest Service.