Airspace Approval Requirement

In plain language

You must get airspace approval before flying, unless you are flying indoors, very close to a building's exterior (within 10m of the facade or 5m above the roof outside airport zones), or in an approved Drone Fly Zone.

Requirement as structured

Operators must obtain UA Airspace Approval prior to any operation, unless flying inside a building, within specific exterior building airspace limits, or within an active Drone Fly Zone.

Original regulatory text

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... (3) Drone Fly Zone: Up to date UA fly zone as indicated in the map guidance in “My Drone Hub” mobile application.

Applies when

operation regime

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