Airspace Approval Requirement

In plain language

You must get airspace approval before flying your drone, unless you are flying indoors, very close to a building's exterior (and outside airport zones), or within an approved Drone Fly Zone.

Requirement as structured

The UA operator must obtain UA Airspace Approval prior to any UA operation, unless the flight is conducted within interior building space, exterior building airspace (within 10 meters of the facade or 5 meters above the roof outside airport boundaries), or an active Drone Fly Zone.

Original regulatory text

UAD.025 Airspace Approval for UA Operations (a) The UA operator shall obtain an UA Airspace Approval prior to any UA operation, unless the flight is intended to be conducted within: (1) Interior Building space: Airspace inside a building, or within the interior area of a closed stadium or a facility. (2) Exterior Building Airspace: Airspace within 10 meters off the facade or 5 meters above the roof of a building provided the building is located outside airports boundaries/fences and further boundaries defined by Air Navigation Service Provider. (3) Drone Fly Zone: Up to date UA fly zone as indicated in the map guidance in “My Drone Hub” mobile application.

Applies when

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