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That is not a law, it is a suggestion for safety. If you are in an area that you are sure is safe, there is no law against flying as high as you want.Guys, remember FAA requirements if in the USA. Especially new guys, you are not to be above 400 ft AGL (basically takoff). Keep that in mind. Just trying to help everyone so you don't get a ring from the FAA or worse.
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I have flown mine off the side of a 2500+ ft mountain side, my elevation according to DJI GO was 0ft or as low as negative 800 feet. I also took it up another 500 feet or so, so it was actually around 3000 ft above the base of the mountain and about three miles out. Although DJI GO said I was around 500 ft elevation. I was between two very close high mountain ridges away from any air traffic. No worries.
I will have to find the video and upload it if anyone wants to see it.
I will have to find the video and upload it if anyone wants to see it.
HW, I won't debate here. I have done that enough with people about this subject. If in the USA, refer to the FAA website here for hobbyists: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/
If for commercial or civil, need at least a Part 107. There you are required to stay under 400 unless you get a waiver.
But, keep in mind if you are hobby, you have to check in with airport within 5 miles. Some may have restrictions for you. Good luck and have fun flying.
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Yes, But that is not what you stated in your original post. You made a blanket statement that everyone has to stay below 400 feet which is false.
"Guys, remember FAA requirements if in the USA. Especially new guys, you are not to be above 400 ft AGL (basically takoff). Keep that in mind. Just trying to help everyone so you don't get a ring from the FAA or worse."
Only about 200 ft up.
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Note: This was on the Blueridge Parkway, We had talked to a park ranger and we were told it was okay to fly there as long as we did not interfere with traffic or the wildlife. Later on another site, we were informed it is illegal to fly from the parkway. Which is odd because hang gliders launch from there. SO DON'T DO IT KIDS.
Like I said, not going to debate. I have discussed this with FAA officials and on here before. They would like everything to stay under since plane, choppers can be as low as 500 ft AGL. Sorry if it caused confusion for some. Just trying to help us all be safe. Ask some of the profession pilots like @BigAl07. I have my Remote PIC, so I just follow that. I don't see any need to be up higher, but that is my personal opinion.
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I understand, you should just clarify before giving out false information. Have fun! Be safe.
Yeah it is of course the safest to stay under 400 feet because if you are near any air traffic you could be cited for endangering other air craft. I wouldn't hesitate to go about 400 feet but only in certain areas.
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I usually fly in a mountaun area, so I must climb nearly 1000 feet.
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