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Without a structure nearby or a waiver, what is the maximum altitude for a Part 107 drone?

400 feet above ground level (AGL).

  1. 500 feet AGL
  2. 400 feet MSL
  3. 400 feet AGL ✔

Why: Part 107 limits small drones to 400 feet above ground level. AGL is measured from the ground below the drone, not from sea level.

Huh, didn't know that: The altitude limit is in section 107.51, which the FAA can waive with a certificate of waiver.

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My drone wanted to go to 401 feet. I told it to stay grounded in reality.
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Sources

  1. 14 CFR 107.51 Operating limitations (eCFR) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.51

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