The
#FAA
and
@MiamiDadeFire
have an important message for drone pilots: Stay clear of recovery efforts in the area around the Surfside building collapse in Miami Beach, FL. Flight restrictions are in place until July 31 and violators may be prosecuted.
Drone pilots: Starting at 2:30 PM PST tomorrow there will be a 30-mile
#NoDroneZone
around the
@AllegiantStadm
for the
@NFL
@SuperBowl
. Check out our map to better understand where you cannot fly on game day. Learn more at .
At 11 AM MT today, a temporary flight restriction will extend for 2 miles around
@StateFarmStdm
for the
@NFL
@SuperBowl
, prohibiting drone flying. Always check for airspace restrictions prior to flight. Our B4UFly app can help: .
#SuperBowl
Drone ✅ Camera ✅ Goggles ✅ But wait! Before you fly a drone with First Person View, be sure to follow some basic rules so your
#FPV
drone doesn’t go MIA. Never fly your drone beyond visual line of sight and always use a visual observer 👀.
#TipTuesday
Drone pilots near Lahaina, Maui: Do not fly your drone near or around areas affected by the wildfires. If you fly, firefighters can’t! Violators may face severe fines and potential criminal prosecution. Lahaina is a No Drone Zone. Learn more at .
Today is the day! The new and free online recurrent training course for Part 107 remote pilots is available. We’ve also updated the initial knowledge test and existing Part 107 online courses. Learn more at .
#ThanksForYourPatience
Drone pilots: Do not fly your drone over sporting events and people. Always check NOTAMs for
#TFRs
. You can face significant fines. Learn how to fly safely at .
#MNTwins
#DontBeThatGuy
Attention drone pilots: In the interest of national security, you cannot fly your drone in or around the greater DC area. Illegal drone operations around
#Inauguration2021
will face significant civil penalties and criminal prosecution. Leave your drone at home!
#NoDroneZone
Public safety agencies: To operate a drone to aid emergency efforts, Part 107 operators and drone pilots with COAs may apply for FAA SGI approval at . Watch our helpful webinar at .
#Drones4Good
#Laura
Today, the FAA’s rule on drone operations over people officially published in the Federal Register . The final rule also allows routine operations at night under certain conditions. Learn more at .
#StartTheClock
Drone pilots in Hawaii: Do not fly your drone near or around any areas affected by wildfires. You could interfere with emergency flight operations and face a big fine. Check the B4UFLY app for FAA airspace restrictions at: .
#MauiFires
The sun is out, festivals have begun, and boats are on the water! Did you buy a drone to document your vacation? Follow our new summer safety series to learn the rules of the sky before you fly and check out our website at .
How are public safety and first responders using drones? Join our virtual event on August 8 at 2 PM ET to hear about best practices, available resources and how the FAA works with public safety agencies to support their
#DronesForGood
missions. Watch the livestream here.
Flying cars may be closer than you think. In addition to their work on drones, the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee will work with the FAA to safely integrate other advanced aviation technology into our airspace. Learn more at
Happy
#DroneSafetyDay
! Drone pilots across the country are coming together to share knowledge, experience, and safety tips to help you fly RIGHT. We encourage you to get out and enjoy the skies! Learn how you can attend a local or virtual event today at
Drone pilots: The FAA has issued multiple Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) this week for the
@BlueAngels
airshow and
@FleetWeekSF
, CA. Enjoy the sights and sounds, but leave your drone at home. Learn more at .
As a drone pilot, it is your responsibility to make sure your drone is registered and properly marked before your first flight! Don’t pay someone else to register it! Drone registration is easy and only costs $5. Learn more at .
#12DaysOfDrones
Flying is fun!
@SecretaryPete
spent time with
@gadroneacademy
students learning how to fly safe. Don’t forget to take the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) before you fly. Learn more and access the test at .
#Drones
#TRUST
Are you unwrapping a drone this holiday season? The FAA has great safety tips and resources for new drone pilots! Follow along for our second annual
#12DaysOfDrones
to make sure you fly safe and have fun! Get started at .
Today, the Remote ID broadcast requirement goes into effect for drone pilots. If you are unable to meet this requirement, the FAA has issued a policy which may help through March 16, 2024. Read the policy at .
Interested in flying drones beyond visual line of sight? The BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report is available and we want to know your thoughts! Learn how to submit your comments and attend the listening session at .
Gifting or giving a drone this holiday season? We've got you covered! The FAA Drone Guy shares three important steps all recreational flyers should complete before taking their first flight. Learn more at .
Whether you are cheering for the
@Bengals
or
@RamsNFL
, enjoy the action and leave your drone at home. At 2:30 PM PT a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) with a 30-mile radius will be in effect around
@SoFiStadium
. Drone flying is prohibited within the TFR.
Today, the FAA's Remote Identification and Operations Over People rules are effective! These rules pave the way for future drone operations by expanding mission capabilities & setting the groundwork for Unmanned Traffic Management. Learn more at .
#drone
#Drone
pilots in
#Florida
: The
#FAA
has issued temporary flight restrictions for tomorrow's
@SpaceX
launch. No drones can operate in the
#TFRs
. Violators may face criminal charges and/or a fine. Learn more at and .
#LaunchAmerica
Drone pilots: Emergency responders will fly below 500 ft. Check
#NOTAMS
for flight restrictions and avoid flying in areas affected by Hurricane Laura unless you are authorized by the FAA to conduct an active response or recovery mission. .
#Laura
National Drone Safety Awareness Week starts today! If you’re new to drone flying, we want to help you learn before you fly. Follow along with
#DroneWeek
to check out events happening around the country. Learn more at .
Drone flying at night just got easier for recreational flyers! You can now submit nighttime airspace authorization requests through LAANC.🌒Remember to follow safety guidelines from FAA-recognized Community Based Organizations when you fly. Learn more at .
Save the date. The FAA will livestream the next Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting on October 22 from 9 AM - 4 PM ET. Watch it LIVE on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube! The DAC is a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee. Learn more at .
#FlySafe
The Las Vegas strip has amazing scenery but you will need an FAA airspace authorization to fly there!
@FAASafetyBrief
DronePro Vic Moss
@MossPhotography
sits down and explains how to make it happen.
#expoUAV
Do not fly your drone near or around areas affected by
#HurricaneIan
. You may face a big fine if you operate in restricted airspace without authorization. Our B4UFly app can help you check for airspace restrictions at .
@fortmyerspolice
The FAA is advancing safe electric vertical takeoff/landing aircraft, or air taxi, flights. Vertiport design standards are the first step in providing information for airport owners and operators in supporting Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. Learn more at .
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s an Air Taxi! Join the FAA’s Tim Arel & other experts at the FAA Drone Symposium on April 28 to learn about the challenges & opportunities in safely integrating these aircraft into the airspace.
@BellFlight
@Smithsonian
Thank you for submitting more than 53k comments to the Federal Register about the
#RemoteID
NPRM! The
#FAA
will consider each comment. Your feedback will help us develop the final rule to enhance safety in the skies over the U.S. Follow us here for the latest info.
Airspace restrictions for the
@NFL
@SuperBowl
Experience are in place Thursday through Saturday from 6 AM to midnight, each day. Flying drones is prohibited during these times. Find more details at .
#NoDroneZone
Are you buying a drone as a holiday gift this year? The FAA wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly safely. Over the next 12 days, we will show you how to be a responsible drone pilot! Learn more at .
#12DaysOfDrones
Ready to fly your drone this weekend? For
@FAANews
#DroneWeek
– and every week! – always fly safely and responsibly, and refresh your knowledge about how to operate your drone safely at
FAA Safety Team Drone Pros, like
@gregrev
from the
@pilot_institute
, are an important part of drone communities across the country. Sharing their passion for safety with others helps drone pilots
#flyRIGHT
. Learn about becoming a Drone Pro at .
National Drone Safety Awareness Week is approaching soon! Join us Sept. 13-19 to help celebrate drones, the joy they bring to recreational pilots and to share safety tips with others! Get all the details on how you can participate at .
#DroneWeek
Today, the FAA implemented The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) for all recreational drone flyers. Passing this test is required, and you must be able to show proof of completion to authorities when asked. To learn more visit .
#Drones
#TRUST
Interested in flying drones beyond visual line of sight? Join the livestream here at 5:30 PM ET as experts discuss the final BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report. Learn more about the listening session at .
The FAA is making BVLOS operations routine, scalable and economically viable. Today’s authorization shows how we continue to make the process more efficient, which enables others to build on existing risk mitigations in their applications. Read more at .
Do you have questions about drone operations? Contact the FAA UAS Support Center as you continue to improve your knowledge and skills! Our experts are ready to help you.
#DroneWeek
#TipTuesday
#FAADroneGuy
#ICYMI
@FAA_Steve
at the UAS Symposium: “I‘m pleased to announce that the FAA is forming a new Aviation Rulemaking Committee to help the agency develop a regulatory path for routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations.“
#AboveAndBeyond
#DronesDeliver
#UAS2021
Hi drone pilots! Are you a visual learner? Check out the FAA’s YouTube channel for videos and webinars on drone safety, airspace and more. Our playlists have practical, easy to understand information. Go to to learn more.
#FlySafe
#TipTuesday
What does today’s Remote ID announcement mean for drone pilots? A 🧵…
Drone pilots are expected to comply with the original September 16, 2023 compliance date for Remote ID. However, the FAA understands that some drone pilots may not be able to comply...
We're one step closer to routine package delivery by issuing the first type certificate for drones, the FAA's David Boulter told attendees at
@ExpoUAV
. “A path has been built which will make things more efficient in the future.”
#expouav
Mark your calendar 🗓️! Join the FAA Drone Guy and Danielle Corbett for a live Q&A on the new Operations Over People rule for drones on 4/27 from 2 - 3 PM ET. It will be live streamed on FB, YouTube & Twitter - no registration required! Follow us here for more info.
#AskTheExperts
WE DID IT!🥳Together with the drone community, we issued the one millionth airspace authorization. This collaboration keeps busy airspace safe for everyone -drones, planes and other users!
#LAANC
Apply to become a Test Administrator of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Developed by the FAA w/drone companies, schools & community groups, it includes safety tips & best practices for recreational flyers. Submit applications by March 31. .
#TRUST
If you fly your drone near a
#wildfire
, response agencies must often ground their aircraft to avoid a mid-air collision. Never fly near a wildfire! If you fly, they can’t. Check out our digital toolkit at .
#FlySafe
#SCULightningComplex
#SCULightningComplex
- A Firefighter Handcrew from
@CALFIRESHU
protects the American Flag while engaged in structure defense and defensive firing operations.
Are you interested in learning more about air taxis and package delivery by drone? Join us tomorrow for the next Advanced Advisory Committee meeting where we will discuss the future of aviation. Watch the livestream here starting at 10 AM ET! .
Drone pilots: If you want to provide
#Ida
relief, submit an Emergency Operation Form with your existing Remote Pilot Certificate or Certificate of Authorization (COA). Submit a waiver through the SGI process, help out and
#FlySafe
.
#Hurricane_Ida
Mark your calendar for this Friday! We will livestream the next Drone Advisory Committee meeting on June 19 from 12-3 PM ET. Watch it here LIVE! The
#DAC
provides the
#FAA
with advice on key
#drone
integration issues. Learn more at .
#TechNews
#FlySafe
Drone pilots: Do not fly your drone near or around areas affected by
#HurricaneDelta
or interfere with emergency response operations. It could cost you $20k in fines. Learn more at .
#HurricaneSeason
It is officially Drone Safety Awareness Week! Today you will learn why you should take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Drone pilots, it's FREE! Have you taken it yet? Learn more at .
#DroneWeek
Drone pilots: There will be a 30-mile "
#NoDroneZone
" in and around the Los Angeles area on
@NFL
@SuperBowl
. What does that really mean? Check out our map to better understand where you cannot fly on game day.
The FAA is seeking members to join the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee to provide the FAA with recommendations on important drone and air mobility issues. Apply by 6 PM ET on January 10, 2022. Learn more at
As of September 16, most drones will be required to broadcast Remote ID information. What does this mean? How will it affect you? Follow us over the next 11 weeks as we bring you all the latest on
#RemoteID
requirements and learn more at .
Drone pilots: Beginning at 3:30 PM MT on
@NFL
@SuperBowl
Sunday, a temporary flight restriction will extend for 30 miles around
@StateFarmStdm
, making it a No Drone Zone. Use our B4UFly app to check for airspace restrictions prior to flight: .
#SuperBowl
The
#FAA
UAS Symposium Episode II is just around the corner! Hear from drone experts, join or start your own roundtable, network and learn from how-to sessions!
#RegisterNow
at .
#UAS2020
#drones
Drone pilots: Before you fly, remember to:
1) Register your drone.
2) Take TRUST or become a certificated remote pilot.
3) Check what airspace you are flying in.
4) Get an FAA airspace authorization if needed through
#LAANC
.
Drone pilots: The Low Altitude Authorization And Notification Capability is now available at 726 airports. What does this mean for you? Increased access to controlled airspace under 400 feet. Check out how and where you can fly with
#LAANC
at .
#FlySafe
Flying drones in and around stadiums that seat 30,000+ people is prohibited for
@MLB
,
@NFL
,
@NCAAFootball
Div. 1,
@NASCAR
,
@IndyCar
, and Champ Series events. The FAA & Stadium Managers Assoc. toolbox is a great resource to help spread the word at .
#FlySafe
We recently completed the first milestone for phase 2 of the UAS Traffic Management Pilot Program. We worked with
@MAAPUAS
&
@NUAIR
to test emerging UTM capabilities to validate and inform
@ASTMIntl
standards and enable BVLOS operations.
#UPP
#UTM
#drones
ALERT: Airspace Authorizations through
#LAANC
are now available. We will continue to troubleshoot and test the system throughout the evening and provide updates here on
@FAADroneZone
.
Safely flying drones BVLOS is critical to integration efforts and to realize their full potential! We are seeking public input starting 5/25 on 4 requests to fly BVLOS at or below 400ft which will help inform our ongoing policy and rulemaking activities.
Save the date. The FAA will livestream the next Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting on October 22. Watch it LIVE on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube! The DAC is a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee. Learn more at .
#FlySafe
Drone Pilots: Your drone may be registered, marked and ready to fly, but are you? Before you launch, watch our webinar series to learn how and where you can operate, why airspace matters and when you need authorization from the FAA to fly.
Mark your calendar: The FAA’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week is November 16-22! Check out our guidebook to learn more and start planning your virtual event at .
#DroneWeek
Hey, drone pilots!
#DYK
that all Part 107.29 waivers permitting night flight expired on May 17 because the new rule permits routine night flying? Visit to learn about the rule change and how to get nighttime airspace authorizations 🌙.
#TipTuesday
Happening today! Are you interested in how public safety officials use
#DronesForGood
? Join the conversation to hear FAA experts, public safety officials and first responders discuss best practices. Watch the livestream here at 2 PM.
“Well, it doesn’t have the FAA [registration] sticker…”
Does your drone preflight check include ensuring your aircraft is properly registered and marked? Read about one drone pilot’s mid-flight discovery in the April issue of
@NASAaero
ASRS Callback at .
Drone pilots near Lahaina, Maui: Do not fly your drone near or around areas affected by the wildfires. If you fly, firefighters can’t! Violators may face severe fines and potential criminal prosecution. Lahaina is a No Drone Zone. Learn more at .
“I would say that (drone) regulations are not a barrier because certification is essential to help build public trust, and public trust and acceptance has to be earned. It’s not given.” - Jia Xu,
@Honeywell
.
#UAS2020
Curious about Advanced Air Mobility and its impact on you? Valerie Manning, COO of
@overair_inc
discusses this groundbreaking technology and how it will revolutionize the future of transportation!
.
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
added 12 new members to the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee who will provide advice and recommendations to the FAA on drones and Advanced Air Mobility issues. Learn more about AAAC and how you can attend next virtual meeting at
Curious about the future of our skies? We will discuss advanced air mobility, large-scale drone delivery and more at the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee meeting. Watch the livestream here at 10 AM ET on October 20!. Learn more about the AAAC at .
Whether you fly your drone for business or fun, don’t forget to register it for $5 in the FAADroneZone: . After you register it, mark an external surface with your registration number.
#TipTuesday
#GreatDeal
#BlackFriday
Did you buy a drone this holiday weekend? Welcome to the aviation community, where safety is everyone's responsibility! Read about the rules and important safety tips before you fly at .
We will livestream the next Drone Advisory Committee meeting on June 19 from 12-3 PM ET. Watch it here LIVE! The
#DAC
provides the
#FAA
with advice on key
#drone
integration issues. Learn more at .
#TechNews
#FlySafe
Are you Remote ID ready? You have 7️⃣ days to ensure your drone is compliant with the new rule. Operators who do not comply with Remote ID after 3/16 could face fines or suspension of their drone pilot certificate. Learn more at .
#RemoteID
Happy
#DroneSafetyDay
! Drone pilots across the country are coming together to share knowledge, experience, and safety tips to help you fly RIGHT. We encourage you to get out and enjoy the skies! Learn how you can attend a local or virtual event today at .
Drone pilots: Register your drone for only $5 in the FAADroneZone: . Then, mark an external surface with your registration number.
#TipTuesday
#FAADroneGuy
Our drone experts are here at
@AUVSIshow
to answer questions and explain how safety propels innovation. If you’re at the conference, stop by the FAA Drone Integration Booth
#2009
!
#FAADroneGuy
#XPO22
Hey drone pilots! Did you know you can add your Remote ID serial number to your existing drone registration for FREE until March 17? The FAA Drone Guy explains how you can save $5 and much more. Update your registration today at .