Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Drones and Ultralights Lessons Learned
There is much to learn and discuss on where we can fly our drones and RC model aircraft. With the increase in model flying and increase in the US population, there will be more and more interaction between model pilots and the general populace.
The FAA controls all airspace in the United States, but local governments and communities can control takeoffs and landings on various pieces of land. These rules will evolve over time, especially with aviators like paramotor pilots, that much like RC pilot, can fly from areas that are not considered conventional airport. Thus, there are lessons learned from the ultralight community that can assist drone and RC pilots and their interaction with police and local citizens.
Key item for RC and drones pilots is to stay out of controlled airspace if you do not have clearance from the FAA. The B4UFLY app is a great help with this.
As an aside, I cover the rules on if you wish to build a private airport on your property. It can be done!
Tucker Gott ultralight video: youtu.be/SF_q6ftjy6Q?feature=shared
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Where to fly
04:17 - Ultralight lessons learned
10:50 - Law enforcement
12:00 - What are the rules?
15:24 - FAA airpsace
17:55 - Private airports
Drones and Ultralights Lessons Learned
There is much to learn and discuss on where we can fly our drones and RC model aircraft. With the increase in model flying and increase in the US population, there will be more and more interaction between model pilots and the general populace.
The FAA controls all airspace in the United States, but local governments and communities can control takeoffs and landings on various pieces of land. These rules will evolve over time, especially with aviators like paramotor pilots, that much like RC pilot, can fly from areas that are not considered conventional airport. Thus, there are lessons learned from the ultralight community that can assist drone and RC pilots and their interaction with police and local citizens.
Key item for RC and drones pilots is to stay out of controlled airspace if you do not have clearance from the FAA. The B4UFLY app is a great help with this.
As an aside, I cover the rules on if you wish to build a private airport on your property. It can be done!
Tucker Gott ultralight video: youtu.be/SF_q6ftjy6Q?feature=shared
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Where to fly
04:17 - Ultralight lessons learned
10:50 - Law enforcement
12:00 - What are the rules?
15:24 - FAA airpsace
17:55 - Private airports
