The Federal Aviation Administration says drone operators should avoid flying near airports in order to avoid other aircraft. Here in Maine, it’s legal to fly a drone as long as it’s registered and the drone operator follows all the rules and regulations. As reports of drone sightings continue, the FAA is reminding drone operators of best practices when flying. “Generally speaking its okay to fly them in most areas as long as you stay below 400 feet,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a social media video.Drone sightings have been reported across the east coast. In Boston, two men have been arrested for flying a drone over Logan Airport and in New York, Stewart International Airport was forced to close its runways due to these sightings. Forcing government leaders to respond. “We have no evidence at this time to show that the drone sightings show a national security or public …
Maine law enforcement say they haven’t received any reports of drone sightings [Video]
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