No-Fly and No-Drone zones present unique challenges
  • Airports. Community-based guidelines require recreational operators to give notice for flights within 5 statute miles of an airport. Notice must be given to the airport operator or air traffic control tower, if the airport has a tower. Tap or click on an airspace area to see the airport operator phone number. DroneBento is able to operate near or on airports as long as appropriate clearance can be obtained.  DroneBento will make one attempt at securing such permission.
  • Temporary Flight Restrictions. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are used by the FAA to temporarily restrict flights in certain areas. Some TFRs have become more permanent, like those around Disneyland and Disneyworld. But most are event based, for example when the President comes to town or to protect airspace for an airshow. The FAA publishes TFRs as necessary, but there are also “unpublished” TFRs for sporting events.  DroneBento does not fly under TFRs. 
  • Prohibited or Restricted Airspace. Prohibited areas protect the most sensitive areas in the United States, such as the White House and Camp David. Permission from the using agency (such as the Secret Service) is required to enter a Prohibited Area and is almost never available. Restricted areas are typically located around military installations or other areas where flight could be hazardous. Permission from the controlling agency (air traffic control) is required to enter these areas and is often not available. DroneBento does not fly under SUAS (special use airspace) with the exception of MOAs or Warning Areas.  
  • National Parks. This layer depicts areas within the boundaries of units of the National Park System. Launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft is prohibited on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within these areas. More information about the location of units of the National Park System and the National Park Service drone ban is available on the website of each park area which can be found on www.nps.gov. DroneBento does not fly in any location that is under National Parks management unless it is under contract for the controlling agency, such as the National Parks Service. 
  • NOAA Marine Protection Areas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regulations prohibit certain flights of powered aircraft (including drones) in these areas. More information available on NOAA’s website.  DroneBento does not fly in any marine protection area unless it's for the controlling agency, such as NOAA. 
  • No-Drone-Zones.  These are privately or publicly established areas where UAS flight is prohibited.  Due to the June 21, 2016 announcement of Part 107 regulations, No-Drone Zone information is currently being updated, and is not available (or current) on FAA's website.  We presently do not fly in No-Drone Zones, regardless of whether or not location releases are available.