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Old 08-01-2015, 12:38 PM  
Mr Pheer
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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam View Post
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/328/256

First 500 ft/ 152.4 m of airspace above that point (highest structure)is a̶ ̶f̶r̶e̶e̶ ̶f̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶z̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶ encroachment ... in that zone a drone is in trespass Discharging a firearm (or a rocket launcher) within a jurisdiction may be unlawful **

FCC (US) regulation is 1000 ft above any structure.
New regulations have been written since 1946

Why dont you familiarize yourself with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91. I had to learn the whole thing when I was an air traffic controller, plus much more.

And then take a look at what the FAA says about model aircraft flight, and their altitudes.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/

Pay attention to the very first rule:
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Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
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