Altitude Exception Above 400 Feet

In plain language

You can only fly above 400 feet if you are in a designated danger area, or if you are more than 4 km from an airfield, in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace, and have filed a NOTAM at least 24 hours beforehand.

Requirement as structured

A remotely piloted aircraft may be operated above 400 feet AGL only within a designated danger area, or if it is more than 4 km from an aerodrome, in Class G airspace, and notified via NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.

Original regulatory text

the person occupying the property; or (iii) at any height above 400 feet above ground level; and (2) must observe the surrounding airspace in which the aircraft is operating for other aircraft. (b) Nothing in paragraph (a) requires a person to obtain consent from any person if operating under the authority of an approved organisation in airspace used by that organisation before 1 August 2015. (c) A person may operate a remotely piloted aircraft above 400 feet above ground level if - (1) the operation is in a danger area designated for that purpose under Part 71; or (2) the operation - (i) is conducted more than 4 km from the closest point of an aerodrome boundary; and (ii) remains within class G airspace; and (iii) is appropriately notified in accordance with paragraph (d) at least 24 hours before the operation.

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