What are the rules to fly your drone in 2025?

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THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN UPDATED: https://youtu.be/UZfZWETPYAc This video will explain the nine requirements for operating under 49 USC 44809 for recreational UAS pilots. Remember! If you fail to meet one of these requirements, you are now operating under Part 107! If you are part 107 certified, you must choose which set of rules to operate under prior to your flight. You are not permitted to change rules halfway through your flight. Helpful Links FREE Stickers: https://pilotinstitute.com/free/ TRUST Test: https://trust.pilotinstitute.com/ CBO Guidelines: https://youtu.be/-G2ikCL0JLk Recreational Flying Made Easy: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/recreational-flying-made-easy/ FAA Links FAA Recreational Flight: https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/ FAA Drone Zone (for registration): https://faadronezone.faa.gov/ LAANC: https://faa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9c2e4406710048e19806ebf6a06754ad AC 91-57C: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91-57C_FAA_Revised.pdf 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Part 107 vs Recreational (44809) 3:35 #1 Fly for recreational purposes 6:28 #2 CBO Guidelines 8:59 #3 Visual Line of Sight 10:13 #4 Give way to manned aircraft 11:15 #5 Get airspace approval 13:12 #6 Fly no higher than 400 feet 14:15 #7 Take the TRUST test (https://trust.pilotinstitute.com) 15:40 #8 Registration 16:44 #9 Don't fly dangerously Our Other Channels - PIXL Drone Show: drone-related podcast, posts every Tuesday morning. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeSmbjvE0etKry8Nk2n0CQ - Pilot Institute Airplane: our airplane channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgBjGoM-yn_3bH8Qr9xkXA Our courses - Part 107 Made Easy: the most comprehensive ground school online. https://bit.ly/2AkRWq0 - Drone Business Made Easy: start your drone business with a solid foundation. https://bit.ly/3dVT55T - Drone Flying 101: the perfect course for beginners. https://bit.ly/2XUy3Pc - Drone Maneuvers Mastery: become a better pilot with these 50 maneuvers designed to improve your flying skills. https://bit.ly/3hkWkG3 - Cinematic FPV Drone From Scratch: build your own cinematic machine with this course. https://bit.ly/37oOfeG Get Pilot Institute Gear - T-shirt or Long Sleeve T: https://amzn.to/30CLtBw The nine requirements to fly recreationally under USC 44809 1. Fly only for recreational purposes (enjoyment). 2. Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recognized Community Based Organization (CBO). 3. Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer who is co-located (physically next to) and in direct communication with you. 4. Give way to and do not interfere with manned aircraft. 5. Fly at or below 400' in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and E) only with prior authorization by using LAANC or DroneZone. 6. Fly at or below 400 feet in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace. 7. Take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of test passage. 8. Have a current registration, mark (PDF) your drones on the outside with the registration number, and carry proof of registration with you. 9. Do not operate your drone in a dangerous manner. For example: a. Do not interfere with emergency response or law enforcement activities. b. Do not fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.