FAQ

How high can drones fly?
This depends on the range of your drone. Most consumer drones E.g. the Dji Phantom 2 have a range between 500 -1000 meters. Some drones such as the Walkera...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 9:56 PM
Can I fly a drone above the sea?
The short answer to this question is yes, but keep in mind sea spray can be very corrosive to electronics and motor windings, It is a good idea to keep yo...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 9:56 PM
Can I fly a drone, when it’s raining?
Most consumer drones are not recommended to be used in the rain. Some manufacturers are making water resistant motors, this is fine if all electronics are...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 9:57 PM
Can I fly a drone in the mountains?
Yes for sure, there is nothing better than flying in the mountains! Keep your mind on the job and be aware of weather changes that could catch you out!
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 9:58 PM
What is a normal flight time of a camera drone?
Flight time differ from drone to drone depending on battery size, most ready to fly drones that carry a GoPro, will fly for around 25 minutes. Larger dron...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 9:59 PM
Are UAVs legal in the United States?
Under certain conditions, they are.  There are two ways to legally fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the "National Airspace", which is to say all ...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 10:05 PM
What are those restrictions for non-commercial UAVs flying without a COA?
You MUST do the following:  1) Stay below 400ft.  2) Maintain a "pilot in control", which is to say that you must always be able to take manua...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Who can apply for a COA?
Typically only government agencies (Law enforcement, Civil government, etc). This is not an option for a private individual.
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 10:08 PM
What is a drone?
The term drone is widely used to describe unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Basically a “drone” is a flying robot that can fly autonomously with software con...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 10:14 PM
What does “aerial photography” mean?
Anything shot from the air, whether it be video or photos can be called aerial photography, In the past the most common Aerial photography was done in helic...
Sun, 24 Jan, 2016 at 10:16 PM