Re: Off-limits terrain on the narrow gauge

Being a CFI, I can give you a little advice on drones: The FAA owns the airspace above private property and drones are allowed to fly up to 400 feet AGL (above ground level) without a waiver from the FAA. New Mexico currently has no laws pertaining to drones and private property except you are not allowed to hunt game using a drone on private property.
With that said, it would be prudent to check with the landowner before flying. Drone laws and regulations are in flux and by "trespassing" you would be giving ammunition to the voices who want to further restrict drone usage.
I presume anyone who is flying the drone for commercial purposes has an FAA drone license. If you are flying for recreational purposes and it weighs less than 55 lb, you do not need a drone license but it should be registered with the FAA.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2021 08:19PM by Dave Peterson.