In an earlier post I discussed where one can fly a drone in Tucson. What about outside of Tucson? To answer this, let’s look at the FAA’s rules first and foremost. One of the rules that the FAA is quite clear about is NOT flying inside the specified radius of any airports. Called the No-Fly zone. ….continue reading full post →
Where can I fly?
Although the FAA has jurisdiction of all US Airspace, it has provided the means for state, city and local governments some latitude on governing of UAV flights.
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Tucson Parks & Recs Fly Zone
Tucson Parks & Recs has designated the norther portion of Christopher Columbus park as an RC Fly Zone. By ordinance of the City, it is the ONLY park within the City where any RC or Unmanned (UAV) can be flown.
I have done my best to map out this area based on our discussion with the P&R department. It is the area shaded in yellow. ….continue reading full post →
Flying in Tucson Parks
The City of Tucson, Parks & Recs, states that the use of Drones (UAV’s), in All City Parks, except for the Model Airplane area of Columbus Park, is Prohibited. How and why the City is permitted to do this will be the topic of future post, in the meantime, it is all legit and is the law. Whether the City designates more space, or, further limits what is available will depend on us. UAV pilots and hobbyists alike on how we cooperate and build a good relationship .
