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Originally Posted by JPC
Have the rules changed in reference to regulation for flying near an airport? One of our dockmates at Fays has a new drone and it would not allow him to fly in Smith Cove due to the Laconia airport. The Gilford beach is even closer to the airport then Smith Cove. A few feet anyways!
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As long as they are flying as a hobbyist, they only need to notify the Laconia airport. This isn't a request for authorization, but a notification - i.e. the airport cannot say you can't fly. You cannot operate the drone so it interferes with a manned aircraft, so flying within flight paths is prohibited of course.
The DJI app may alert you that it is within 5 miles of the airport, but it shouldn't prohibit you from flying. I'm not an expert, however, so refer to the FAA website or contact the UAS helpline directly at
UAShelp@faa.gov
I have emailed with them as well as spoken with them on the phone, and they are really a helpful group. I haven't spoken with the Laconia airport folks (I'm flying outside of the 5 mile radius), but the two county airports I call regularly from my parent's and in-law's houses have always been great about thanking me for the call.
From
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/
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when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower [...] with prior notice of the operation
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