FAA regs dictate up to 1200 ft from the ground (not sea level)
http://gigaom.com/2013/12/08/so-you-want-to-fly-drones-heres-what-the-law-says/
Mr. Reaganite, first I love your posts.
Second, no, it’s not always 1,200 AGL. FAA regs in many places are down to the ground, such as in a five mile radius around an airport.