Unmanned Aircraft Systems or Drones
Drones, also called Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), are widely used for tasks like taking aerial photos, mapping areas, monitoring farms, and more. No matter the purpose, there are rules you need to know before operating your drone.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires drone owners to register their drones. If you're flying your drone within five miles of the airport, there are special rules you need to know about, and you may need to contact the airport first. Most of Stillwater is within five miles of the Stillwater Regional Airport.
Before Flying Your Drone
To help drone users, we've gathered some useful resources to get started.
- You cannot fly drones in or near stadiums starting one hour before and ending one hour after any of these events.
- Understand and follow the rules and regulations outlined by the FAA.
- The B4UFLY App is a free app from the FAA to show where you can and cannot fly.
- UAS Facility Maps indicate the maximum height drones can fly near airports under part 107 without additional safety reviews.
- Stillwater has no-drone zones in place for the events: Boomer Blast, the Walk Around and Homecoming Parade; drones are prohibited during these events.
- More information for Recreational Flyers.
Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)
The LAANC system is a requirement for operating in a Class D airspace.
- Request authorization with the LAANC system at least one day in advance.
- Call the tower manager before operating.
- Follow the rules and regulations outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).