Where to Fly

Before you jump in your car and go out looking for a cool-looking place to fly your drone make sure you have your Part 107 Pilot Certificate (if you are flying under Part 107 rules) or your TRUST Certificate of Completion (if you are flying under the rules for recreational flyers 44809).  You need one, or both, of these depending on where you fly and the intent of the flight.

You also want to check out the Drone Laws page to brush up on the State (Nevada), County (Clark County), and City (Las Vegas, Henderson) laws and regulations.

Also, consider if you want or need Drone Insurance.

Many new drone pilots make the mistake of thinking, "As long I am not in controlled airspace, or I have 

LAACN authorization, I am good to go because the FCC is a federal organization that overrides any state, county, city, or local authority".  Wrong!  Each organization (FAA, FCC, TSA, State, County, City, and local)  has its own jurisdictions and regulatory authority.  If you should happen to have an encounter with law enforcement that says, "You can't fly here" the proper response is something like, "Thank you officer. I was unaware of that.  Can you tell me where I can fly?" With this type of response, you are more likely to get off with a warning (but not always).  If you respond with, "You can't tell me what to do. I have my part 107 and LAANC approval. I KNOW MY RIGHTS!" you may also find that you are reminded that "You have the right to remain silent." and "You have the right to an attorney."  Etc.  Remember, the FAA only controls what airspace you can fly in.  It does not have the authority to regulate where you can take off or land or where you can stand while you are flying your aircraft.  That is the domain of other organizations such as BLM, the National Parks Service, the State Parks Service, the County, and City, etc.