FAA released Star Wars-inspired video outlining basic drone rules [VIDEO]

Written by Callie Miller | Dec 19, 2017 4:00:00 PM

Someone at the FAA has a sense of humor, the release of this video coincided with the release of the new Star Wars movie.

In the U.S. airspace, not so far, far away, #drones are taking to the skies. Before your next flying adventure, listen to the #force and follow these #FAA safety guidelines. #FlySafe #StarWarsTheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/vohQSuqJ8H
— The FAA (@FAANews) December 15, 2017

The Star Wars-inspired video outlines some basic guidelines to follow before taking your drone to the skies:

Register your drone
Perform a pre-flight check
Fly below 400 ft.
Don’t fly under the influence
Don’t fly near other aircraft
Fly within visual line of sight (VLOS)
Don’t fly over people
Be aware of flight restrictions
Don’t fly near emergencies

May the force be with you Jedi drone pilot! And safe flying!!

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