A friend who purchased a quad-copter went through the FAA test — which is basically the same exam they give to pilots, minus the flying bit. When you’re flying a drone near an airport there are altitude restrictions based on ‘how far’ you are from the runway. Think of it as an “inverted layer cake” protecting the glide path for the aircraft operating there. You are also obligated to phone the tower to advise the airport if you’re withing 5-miles.
All of this stuff is mandated now, but very few drone operators are even aware of the rules.
> All of this stuff is mandated now, but very few drone operators are even aware of the rules.
Thanks. I didn’t know about the test.
There was nothing mentioned about it when I bought one.
I guess I haven’t broken any law yet as I don’t have the RF controller to fly the damn thing, yet. I didn’t know the controller was a separate purchase.