AIRMAP rules

[Cavepig7]

I just downloaded the AIRMAP app and I gave it a simulated requested flight. At the end there is a section which in this case I selected "Rules that I am following". One of those stated rules was "I will not fly at night". I'm here in the states and my recreational flight was inside Class G airspace. My question is this: Did I miss something? I thought that flying at night was allowed.

 

[msinger]

Did I miss something? I thought that flying at night was allowed.

It is allowed if you're flying as a hobbyist. It would be best to follow these rules instead.

 

[dewens]

You may need a waiver. Check the FAA website.

 

[Cavepig7]

Sorry but I made a typo, it is Class G airspace not E.

It is allowed if you're flying as a hobbyist. It would be best to follow these rules instead.

If I understand it correctly, it looks like the answer is No, I cannot fly at night.

 

[msinger]

it looks like the answer is No, I cannot fly at night

Why can't you fly at night?

 

[ROD PAINTER]

If you fly as a hobbyist you can fly at night as long as you have lighting that can be seen up to 3 miles. I have been flying for 3 years and I always fly at night. It's a lot easier to maintain vlos.

 

[Cavepig7]

According to Airmap, as a reminder, you can only fly in the daytime. Also, unless I misinterpreted the FAA's new rules, it stated the same. Please tell me I'm wrong, I am not the sharpest tool in the shed.

 

[msinger]

According to Airmap, as a reminder, you can only fly in the daytime

Airmap doesn't make the rules. The FAA does. You'd be less confused if you followed the FAA's rules here.

 

[dronesky]

According to Airmap, as a reminder, you can only fly in the daytime. Also, unless I misinterpreted the FAA's new rules, it stated the same. Please tell me I'm wrong, I am not the sharpest tool in the shed.

Check post #4 out by Moss Photography

Can I fly at night now?

I'm not good at reading legalese. Can a hobbyist fly around at night now? I want to film fireworks on the 4th of July by just taking off from my yard and leave it over my yard at about 200 feet so I can see the fireworks over the trees. What are the new rules?

phantompilots.com

 

[Cavepig7]

Airmap doesn't make the rules. The FAA does. You'd be less confused if you followed the FAA's rules here.

I know that, I'm a Air Traffic Controller. Thank you.

 

[Adamborz]

I know that, I'm a Air Traffic Controller. Thank you.

Technically, Congress makes the rules... ?I’ve never seen where hobbyist can’t fly at night.

How about this case scenario: I’m a 107 pilot, filming a commercial interior 360 tour with my DJI spark, In a no fly zone 1000’ from class D airport, at 10pm... do I need to notify ATC? I’m flying inside a house..... AirMap would not give permission. I fly because the ATC does not regulate the “airspace” inside a house...

 

[msinger]

do I need to notify ATC?

No. The FAA does not regulates indoor flights.

And you should never notify the ATC in other cases. You should be using LAANC to request FAA authorization before flying outdoors in controlled airspace. If you cannot authorize via LAANC, then you need to submit a request in the FAA Drone Zone.

 

[Cavepig7]

If you fly as a hobbyist you can fly at night as long as you have lighting that can be seen up to 3 miles. I have been flying for 3 years and I always fly at night. It's a lot easier to maintain vlos.

Can you please tell me where it says that?

 

[dronesky]

Can you please tell me where it says that?

This is for 107 but still says the FAA only controls the NAS which is navigation able airspace

Do the FAA rules and regulations apply to a commercial UAS or drone operations conducted indoors ONLY?

faa.custhelp.com

 

[Cavepig7]

Technically, Congress makes the rules... ?I’ve never seen where hobbyist can’t fly at night.

How about this case scenario: I’m a 107 pilot, filming a commercial interior 360 tour with my DJI spark, In a no fly zone 1000’ from class D airport, at 10pm... do I need to notify ATC? I’m flying inside a house..... AirMap would not give permission. I fly because the ATC does not regulate the “airspace” inside a house...

This is for 107 but still says the FAA only controls the NAS which is navigation able airspace

Do the FAA rules and regulations apply to a commercial UAS or drone operations conducted indoors ONLY?

faa.custhelp.com

Oh, ok, thank you.

 

[Adamborz]

No. The FAA does not regulates indoor flights.

And you should never notify the ATC in other cases. You should be using LAANC to request FAA authorization before flying outdoors in controlled airspace. If you cannot authorize via LAANC, then you need to submit a request in the FAA Drone Zone.

Yes I use LAANC, thanks

 

[Adamborz]

Heck I even change up the LAANC I use if I’m feeling ornery lol