Re:New U.S. FAA rule requires drone owners to register by Fe...
by sokoloff on Monday December 14, 2015 @11:22PM
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It's been pointed out elsewhere that your 1000' figure is incorrect.
I'll add that there are many airports inside class G airspace (the formal definition for what people call "uncontrolled airspace").
For approaches to any airport, there is an exemption to the FAR 91.119 minimum altitudes "except when necessary for takeoff or landing".
So by no means does being outside controlled airspace (in class G airspace) and under 1000' keep you separated from aircraft who are following the FARs.
I'll add that there are many airports inside class G airspace (the formal definition for what people call "uncontrolled airspace").
For approaches to any airport, there is an exemption to the FAR 91.119 minimum altitudes "except when necessary for takeoff or landing".
So by no means does being outside controlled airspace (in class G airspace) and under 1000' keep you separated from aircraft who are following the FARs.