{"id":14348,"date":"2019-12-03T01:21:50","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T01:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=14348"},"modified":"2019-12-03T01:23:28","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T01:23:28","slug":"expecting-a-drone-this-holiday-ncdot-reminds-operators-to-fly-safe-and-legal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/north-carolina\/expecting-a-drone-this-holiday-ncdot-reminds-operators-to-fly-safe-and-legal\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Expecting a Drone This Holiday? NCDOT Reminds Operators to Fly Safe and Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Expecting a Drone This Holiday? NCDOT Reminds Operators to Fly\nSafe and Legal <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drones are a popular holiday gift, but it is important that new\ndrone owners take time to know how to safely fly an unmanned aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate\ndrones for recreational use. With this number growing, the N.C. Department of\nTransportation is reminding drone pilots to follow safety precautions because\ndrones can be dangerous to others if they are not operated properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-BWalston-Portrait-Finaledit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14352\" width=\"141\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-BWalston-Portrait-Finaledit.jpg 587w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-BWalston-Portrait-Finaledit-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><figcaption><em>Bobby Walston<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s amazing how much can be done with a drone these days,\u201d\nsaid NCDOT Director of Aviation Bobby Walston. \u201cWe\u2019ve just got to make sure\neveryone is aware that they\u2019re more than just a toy and need to be flown\nresponsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, NCDOT\u2019s Division of Aviation has provided the\nfollowing tips to help pilots make sure they\u2019re flying safely and legally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always fly under 400 feet above ground level<\/li><li>Never fly near airports<\/li><li>Avoid flying over events or crowds<\/li><li>Don\u2019t fly at night, even if your drone has\nlights<\/li><li>Never fly directly over people<\/li><li>Don\u2019t fly near or above prisons<\/li><li>Respect people\u2019s privacy<\/li><li>Always keep the drone within your visual line of\nsight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these guidelines, drone pilots can be more\nconfident that their flights are safe and legal. Pilots should also take the\ntime to learn about the state and federal laws governing drones, as well as\nlocal restrictions in their area, before taking off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Carolinians interested in flying a drone for\ncommercial or government operations must obtain a permit from the N.C. Division\nof Aviation. Before applying, prospective users must pass NCDOT\u2019s UAS (Unmanned\nAircraft Systems) Knowledge Test. The permitting system began in 2016 and is\ndesigned to help drone owners better understand restrictions on drone use\nthrough a simple and efficient online process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expecting a Drone This Holiday? NCDOT Reminds Operators to Fly Safe and Legal Drones are a popular holiday gift, but it is important that new drone owners take time to know how to safely fly an unmanned aircraft. More than 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for recreational use. 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