Maximum Altitude in Class G Airspace

In plain language

When flying in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace, you must keep your drone at or below 400 feet above the ground.

Requirement as structured

In Class G airspace, the aircraft is advised to be flown from the surface to not more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL).

Original regulatory text

in Class G airspace, the aircraft is flown from the surface to not more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL) and complies with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions;

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

airspace class

G

operation regime

recreational

regulatory category

General