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Originally Posted by goutes23
I just bought a Mavic but want to make sure where I'm legal to fly. I have the FAA B4UFLY app but man, it looks like I have to contact every freakin small airport if I want to fly it within a 5 mile radius. Do you guys contact all the airports on that list if you're just flying close and are under 400'?Also...Do I need to to register it on the FAA govt site? It looks like a court ruling states I don't have to since it's just for recreation. Is that correct?
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Using the same app, I am in the same situation as you here on the seacoast when I fly from my backyard. However, of the four zones I'm in only Pease has a manned tower to call. If I'm in their zone I do give the tower a courtsy call. I did make the extra effort to register my Mavic, however you point out correctly that it is voluntary as of now.
Finally, for just $65 annually, I fully insured it (replacement cost) with State Farm and also purchased the DJI Care package for $99...hope I don't need either! Still searching on liability policies when I get my 107 and start flying commercially.