RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s Division of Aviation has released guidelines to help owners of drones to fly safely this summer. For recreational use the N.C Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration has established guidelines that should be followed to ensure a fun and safe environment:
- Always fly below an altitude of 400 feet and fly within direct line of site
- Do not fly within 5 miles of an airport, near stadiums or other public events, or for compensations
- Do not fly drones that weigh more than 55 pounds
- Do not fly at night, even if your drone is equipped with lights
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For non-recreational use any North Carolinians interested in flying drones for commercial or government operations must have a permit from N.C Division of Aviation.
The permitting system began January 2016 and was designed to help drone owners understand restrictions on their drones. The permitting process recognizes driver licenses from U.S territories including the U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Drones of any kind are subject to both state and federal laws. Both current and potential drone owners can find more information about state and federal regulations on the Division of Aviation’s website here.
