Model Aircraft Flight Restrictions Over Military Property

As seen in the June 2017 issue of Model Aviation. The FAA and Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced airspace restrictions above 133 military facilities to address national security concerns. These new restrictions, outlined in NOTAM FDC 7/7282, apply to all model aircraft, sometimes referred to as drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The restrictions will remain in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The flight restrictions apply to specific locations on military property for all model aircraft operations up to 400 feet. Operators who violate these…