Remove AGL Remove Flight Plan Remove Payload
article thumbnail

Practical Guide to Drone Laws & Regulations for Remote Pilots

Plane and Pilot

You also need to complete night-flight training. Maximum altitude : Drones must be flown at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Some exceptions exist when flying around buildings, but 400 feet AGL is a good number to remember. Lights must be visible for at least three statute miles.

Pilot 59
article thumbnail

Drone Mapping Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Aerial Surveying

Pilot Institute

Payload Capacity for Additional Sensors Some mapping tasks require specialized equipment, such as LiDAR scanners or thermal imaging cameras. Always guarantee the drone can handle additional payload weight without compromising flight performance. The payload used will depend upon the operational requirements.

Payload 52