The FAA has partnered with several industry associations to promote Know Before You Fly, a campaign to educate the public about using unmanned aircraft safely and responsibly.  Individuals flying for recreation are strongly encouraged to follow safety guidelines, which include:

• Stay at or below 400 feet AGL (above ground level); now required
• Maintain visual line of sight at all times
• Give way to and do not interfere with manned aircraft
• Obtain authorization, or fly at controlled airspace fixed sites
• Obtain authorization via LAANC - Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability
• Contact the FAA for fixed sites at: UASHelp@faa.gov
• Operators no longer call control tower to give notification; use LAANC
• 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 liable for criminal and/or civil penalties
• Send additional questions regarding UAS operations to:  UASHelp@faa.gov

Recommendations to Drone Users operating near Tracy Municipal Airport or New Jerusalem:

• Please call Airport Office at (209) 831-6215 to notify the airport of the flight.
  • Provide height drone will fly at, length of flight, area the drone will be in, and contact information of user
• It is recommended that drone users have a handheld radio with airport frequency in order to announce their positions to pilots flying in the area.

Helpful Links

Know Before You Fly

FAA UAS Getting Started

FAA UAS Registration

FAA Regulations for Recreational, Certified, Public Safety and Educational Users

FAA Section 44807 Commercial Purposes/Exemption

Fact Sheet-Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)

AMA - Academy of Model Aeronautics Website

ACRP Report 144 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at Airports (pdf)