USA FAA drone No-fly Zone checker

Why it's a good idea to check if your planned drone flight is in a No-Fly Zone

You've prep'd your drone, planned the perfect aerial shots, and triple-checked that your SD cards are in the bag. But before you head out, there's one crucial step that could save you a whole lot of aggravation – checking for No-Fly Zones. No-Fly Zones are often hovering over sensitive areas like airports, military bases, danger areas and so on.

Here's some good reasons to check for No-Fly Zones:

• Safety first: Imagine your drone innocently buzzing along, only to collide with a helicopter in a No-Fly Zones. Not cool. Checking for restrictions keeps you, your drone, and others safe in the sky.
• Legal risk: Fly your drone in a No-Fly Zones and you're likely to be breaking the law. Pleading ignorance isn't going to be a valid defence and you could, for example, end up with a pretty serious fine if you ignore the rules.
• Responsible flying: It's all about being a good drone citizen. Checking for No-Fly Zones shows you respect the rules and airspace, making you a responsible pilot and earning you brownie points with fellow drone enthusiasts (and the FAA!).

How to check for No-Fly Zones

Checking for No-Fly Zones isn't rocket science. Here's how to do it like a pro:

• Use this page: This search is designed to give you a quick heads-up whether or not your flight location is in a No-Fly Zone.
• Check the official FAA source: Head to the FAA's official map and check out all restrictions.
• Get an app: The FAA have an approved list.
• Go pro with Dronedesk: As a responsible and professional drone user, you will know that No-Fly Zones are not the only thing you should be checking! You also need to check for active NOTAMs, weather, wildlife areas, national parks, and more. When you plan a job in Dronedesk, the system pulls in all of that data for you in an instant, ensuring you have all the information you need to plan a safe, legal and compliant drone flight.