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United States drone map

UAS geographical zones and drone airspace restrictions in the United States, synced from the national publisher and shown on one interactive map, free to use.

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Oct 16, 2026, 21:33Z

Flying a drone in the United States

In the United States, drones are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Recreational flyers follow the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations and pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST); commercial flights fall under Part 107 and need a Remote Pilot Certificate. Either way, you fly at or below 400 ft above the ground unless authorized. This map shows the FAA's national security UAS flight restrictions, national defense airspace and stadium restrictions. It does not show controlled airspace around airports, where you need an authorization (usually through LAANC), or other temporary flight restrictions, so check B4UFLY before you fly.

How to read the map

Each zone is coloured by what the publisher says it means for a flight. Select one to see its altitude limits, schedule and the authority to contact.

  • Prohibited — The source states that flight is not permitted here.
  • Authorization required — Flight may be possible with prior authorization from the named authority.
  • Coordination required — The source states that no authorization is needed, but the operator must coordinate before flying.
  • Information only — The source classes this as advisory: a hazard or activity to be aware of, not a restriction on flight.

Where this data comes from

  • FAA UAS flight restrictionsSource: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration — UAS flight restrictions (14 CFR 99.7 special security instructions). Public domain.

Check before you fly

GeoPilot is an independent planning tool, not an authorization, and is not run by the authority. Confirm the current zones, and any permission you need, with the official source:

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to register my drone in the United States?
Yes if it weighs more than 250 g (0.55 lb), and for any commercial flight under Part 107 whatever its weight. Registration is done with the FAA through FAADroneZone.
How high can I fly a drone in the United States?
At or below 400 ft above the ground, for recreational flyers and Part 107 pilots alike, unless you have an authorization or waiver.
Does this map show controlled airspace and LAANC?
No. It shows the FAA's national security UAS flight restrictions, national defense airspace and stadium restrictions. Flying in controlled airspace near airports needs an authorization, usually through LAANC, so check B4UFLY as well.
Is this map run by the authority, or an authorization to fly?
Neither. GeoPilot is an independent planning tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the national publisher; it shows the zones that publisher releases, synced automatically. It is not an authorization, and the official source always wins: confirm there, and get any permission a zone requires, before you fly.

Other countries

GeoPilot

An independent drone-planning tool, built on the airspace restrictions national authorities publish, for the European countries it covers and the United States.

Data

  • Airspace data is published by the national authorities of each country covered. GeoPilot is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
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GeoPilot is an independent planning tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any aviation authority. It shows data published by national authorities, which may be incomplete, out of date or simplified in processing, and it does not authorize any flight. Always check the authority's own publication and current NOTAMs before flying.