Monroe County Airport Unmanned Aircraft / Drones

Unmanned Aircraft Information

Model Aircraft

Unmanned Aircraft/Drones


Model aircraft operations are for hobby or recreational purposes only.

The FAA has partnered with several industry associations to promote Know Before You Fly, a campaign to educate the public about using unmanned aircraft safely and responsibly. Individuals flying for hobby or recreation are strongly encouraged to follow safety guidelines, which include:


  • Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
  • Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times
  • Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations
  • Don’t fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying
  • Don’t fly near people or stadiums
  • Don’t fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs
  • Don’t be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft – you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft

Call 601-664-9800 for more information!

Drones
All drone pilots, new or experienced, benefit from rules and safety tips to help you fly safe. More importantly, drone safety is the law. Find relevant resources at the link below according to how you use your drone. Whether you’re a public safety drone operator, certificated remote pilot, model aircraft flyer, or a drone racer, the FAA link is the place to learn about integrating these new entrants into our national airspace system.
If you own a drone, you must register it with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry. A federal law effective December 21, 2015 requires unmanned aircraft registration, and you are subject to civil and criminal penalties if you do not register.