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Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

<li Drone registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds (250 grams), with a $5 fee via the FAA DroneZone and a validity of three years. <li Since 2023, FAA Remote ID is required for most drones, with a compliance deadline of March 16, 2024, and flying without Remote ID can result in FAA fines or suspension of your pilot certificate. <li Recreational flyers must pass the Recreational UAS Safety Test and follow FAA model aircraft rules, including visual line of sight, under 400 feet, and yielding to manned aircraft. <li Commercial operators must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
17 August 2025
Miami Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Avoid Fines and Fly Safe

Miami Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Avoid Fines and Fly Safe

In Miami, any drone weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA before flight, costs $5 online, and the ID number must be clearly marked on the drone. Remote ID is required for all drones that must be registered (over 250 g or used under Part 107), with compliance via built-in Remote ID, an external module, or by flying in FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs); enforcement began on March 16, 2024. During major sports events, the FAA imposes a stadium TFR of 3 miles radius up to 3,000 feet AGL, while the City of Miami also
25 July 2025
Swiss Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Restrictions, and Requirements

Swiss Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Restrictions, and Requirements

On January 1, 2023, Switzerland officially adopted EU drone regulations (EASA), introducing Open/Specific/Certified categories and a 120 m altitude cap. The minimum age to pilot a drone solo is 12, with pilots aged 12–15 requiring supervision by a 16+ year-old. Operator registration with FOCA is mandatory for drones with a camera or weighing 250 g or more, and a single registration covers all drones. Visual line of sight (VLOS) is required at all times, and FPV flights are allowed only if a co-located observer maintains unaided visual contact. The maximum altitude is 120 m above ground level, with FOCA authorization
23 June 2025
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