A drone pilot wants to fly near a stadium during a major sporting event. What airspace consideration applies?
ANo special rules apply as long as the pilot stays under 400 feet
BA TFR is typically established over stadiums during events with 30,000+ attendees✓
CThe pilot only needs to notify the stadium security team
Why →Under 14 CFR § 91.145, a TFR is typically established within 3 nautical miles of stadiums hosting major sporting events with 30,000 or more attendees. The TFR extends from the surface to 3,000 feet AGL and takes effect 1 hour before and ends 1 hour after the event.
The trap →Notifying stadium security has zero legal standing with the FAA, and the 400-foot altitude limit does not exempt you from TFRs.
Field note →Stadium TFRs are automatic and predictable. Check the NFL/MLB/NASCAR schedule when planning flights near large venues.
SOURCE → 14 CFR § 91.145CHECKED JUL 16ACS II.B.K3MED