Even the smartest drones can’t check airspace for you – here’s what every pilot must know. The latest consumer drones, like the DJI Neo and Hover Camera X1, promise effortless flight with one-touch takeoff and AI-powered tracking. Marketing videos showcase creators pulling these pocket-sized drones from backpacks and launching instantly. But there’s a critical step they’re not…
Intro To Wilderness Areas As drones become more popular among outdoor adventurers and creators, it’s natural to want to take your drone along for that next epic hike, backpacking trip, or mountain summit. But before you launch your drone in a remote, beautiful spot, there’s one rule every pilot needs to understand: you cannot take off…
Can I Fly My Drone In a National Park? The short answer is no; the National Park Service (NPS) strictly prohibits the take-off and landing of any uncrewed aerial system (UAS) inside park boundaries and in Wilderness areas or wildlife refugees managed by other federal agencies such as the Forest Service and…