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Follow the Rules of the Sky

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a United States government agency that sets and enforces rules for pilots. As the pilot of your drone, you must follow the FAA’s rules of the sky:

1. Drones weighing more than 0.55 pounds must be registered with the FAA. You must be at least 13 years old to register your drone. If you are under 13, a responsible adult must register in your place.
   • To register your drone, visit
     faadronezone.faa.gov. Flying an unregistered
     drone is a crime and can result in large fines!
2. Always keep your drone in sight.
3. Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property. This includes electric power lines and substations, wind turbines, water treatment facilities, utility poles, trees, people or other aircraft, or within 5 miles of an airport.
4. Do not fly after dark.
5. Never fly higher than 400 feet.
6. Do not fly in adverse weather conditions, such as high winds or reduced visibility.

Do not treat your drone as a toy or fly it recklessly. It is capable of causing damage and destruction if you crash it into utility poles, electric power lines, or trees near power lines.