KC Event Hub Application | What are the rules regarding drones?

“Drones”, or as the FAA calls them Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), come in a variety of shapes and sizes and serve diverse purposes. Regardless of size, it is the operator’s responsibility to fly safely. Drones or UAS and model aircraft operations are for hobby or recreational purposes only. 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 receive airport and control tower approval 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

Individuals who fly within the scope of these parameters do not require FAA permission to operate their UAS, HOWEVER you must provide your FAA registration number on the www.kceventhub.org website.

Please be advised, any flight outside these parameters (including any non-hobby, non-recreational operation) requires FAA authorization. For example, using a drone or UAS to take photos for your personal use is recreational; using the same device to take photographs or videos for compensation or sale to another individual would be considered a non-recreational operation.

Introducing drones/UAS into the nation’s and our city’s airspace is challenging for both the FAA and the aviation community, because the U.S. has the busiest, most complex airspace in the world. Please be responsible with your drone.