Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. Simply put, 400 feet AGL means that the 400 feet is measured from the underlying ground surface above the specific airspace.
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