Drone Regulator in the USA: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)If you need additional details we have not covered or specific case assistance, you can contact the FAA directly at:Address: 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591Phone: 844-FLY-MY-UA (+1 844-359-6982) (Some users have indicated that this number tells you to use the email below and hangs up)Email: UAShelp@faa.govUAS Laws - General rules for flying drones in the USAThe USA agency responsible for drone safety, FAA, has provided many internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, click on the link above.Are drones allowed in the USA?Drones are allowed in the United States for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details on the Federal drone laws in the USA.What you must know about USA No Fly Zones or No Drone ZonesYou need to know if you can operate your drone. Under what limitations? Will you need flight authorizations? And, if so, how do you get those authorizations?We encourage you to read our explainer. It provides more details here: Explainer - What You Must Know About No Fly Zones or No Drone ZonesHow do I check for no-fly zones, no-drone zones, and uncontrolled or controlled airspace in The USA?The FAA has partnered with several partners to develop B4UFLY mobile apps. Theses app can tell you if there are any airspace restrictions where you want to fly.If you are looking for a drone no-fly zone map, then B4UFLY is a good place to start.The app provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users. You will need airspace authorizations to fly in controlled airspace. This app does not allow you to get airspace authorizations. Authorizations are available through the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).The B4UFLY app is available to download for free:How do I get authorization to fly in controlled airspace in The USA?The FAA runs Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). It is the only way to get permission to fly in controlled airspace.LAANC is available to drone pilots. It applies if you are operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107. And it applies if you are operating under the exception for Recreational Flyers.You can get access through one of the FAA-approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers. Some providers have apps that can be used to apply for approval in near-real time.The companies above (with B4UFLY capabilities) are also FAA-approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability.There are two ways to use LAANC:Submit a near real-time authorization request for operations. Applies to flights under 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports. This is available to Part 107 Pilots and Recreational Flyers.Submit a “further coordination request.” This applies if you need to fly above the designated altitude ceiling in a UAS Facility Map, up to 400 feet.You can apply up to 90 days before a flight. The approval is coordinated manually through the FAA. This is available to Part 107 pilots only.LAANC is available at 726 airports. Use the manual process to apply for authorizations for airports not offering LAANC.Drone Laws Private PropertyCan you fly a drone over private property? Yes, you can fly your drone over private property, unless the property is restricted (in a no fly zone or through local regulations).All drone operations should be conducted within privacy rules and safely. Several states and local jurisdictions (e.g. Florida) have rules that prohibit using a drone to capture an image of privately owned property, tenant or occupant without consent. Check local privacy rules.You are not allowed to take off from or land your drone on private property without the owners permission.Property owners concerned about intrusive drone activity may not interfere with such drones.