Argumentative Essay: Places Where Drones Are Banned

Places where Drones are Banned

Fly in the wrong place and a fine or even jail time could be the result. Find out where the consequences for flying illegally can be serious and, also, how you can be sure that an area is safe for drones to fly. Picture

1. Near a Wildfire

Recent incidents in Utah, where drones have interfered with airborne fire fighting efforts, have prompted new legislation to ban unmanned vehicles from blaze areas.

In one case, a drone was spotted hovering above a fire fighting helicopter and the entire days operations were called off. No drone has crashed a helicopter or an aircraft to date, but birds sometimes do, and pilots are understandably alarmed.

In another case, the US Forestry Service reported that an air tanker had to dump its load away from a

If you do not want to be suspected of terrorist activity, major sports stadiums are good place to avoid.

4. Anywhere Near Washington DC

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The FAA's Christmas present to drone and radio model hobbyists near Washington DC was an extension of an existing flying ban over the DC itself.

The new no fly zone encompassed an area with a 30 radius around the DC area, stretching into Virginia and Maryland. This order has since been rescinded but expect it to come and go.

Other cities are also limiting drone use. Chicago prohibits them within 5 miles of the city's airports, over police stations, churches, hospitals, schools and private property without the owner's consent. That means it is almost impossible to fly legally within Chicago city limits.

5. Over Area 51 and Other Military Property

Area 51 has not been any kind of a secret for a very long time but it is still a sensitive subject for the US military. The Amateur Radio Club made a visit recently and filmed the new no-drone signs.

All US Military property is restricted airspace.

6. In a National Park