How we find places to fly
Every spot on this site is built from public data. We check each spot's airspace against FAA data, find out who manages the land, and read that land manager's drone policy. Then we write it up in plain English and link every source.
How a spot gets its color
- Fly freely Uncontrolled airspace and the land manager allows recreational drones.
- LAANC or permit Controlled airspace that needs LAANC approval, or land that needs a permit.
- No-fly The land manager bans drones, or the FAA ceiling is 0 ft.
The color is calculated from the data, never set by hand. When more than one rule applies, the strictest one wins.
Our sources
- FAA UAS Facility Maps
- LAANC altitude ceilings around airports, refreshed every 56 days.
- FAA airspace classes
- Where controlled airspace (Class B, C, D and E surface areas) starts and ends.
- FAA national security flight restrictions
- Military bases and other sites where drones are not allowed.
- FAA Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs)
- Places where you can fly without broadcasting Remote ID.
- USGS PAD-US
- Who manages each piece of public land: federal, state or local.
- National Park Service boundaries
- National parks, where launching or landing a drone is banned.
- State park and city policies
- Published drone rules from each land manager, linked on every page.
- OpenStreetMap
- Parks, lakes, viewpoints and the base map.
Disclaimer
Drone rules change, and temporary flight restrictions can appear at any time. The information on this site comes from public sources and was accurate as of the "last verified" date on each page, but we can't guarantee it is complete or current.
This site is not legal advice and is not affiliated with the FAA or any government agency. Before every flight, confirm the airspace in an FAA-approved LAANC app or B4UFLY, check for TFRs, and confirm the land manager's current rules. The remote pilot in command is responsible for every flight.