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Drone Rules Guide
United States

Drone No Fly Zone Map: B4UFLY, LAANC and US Restrictions

Last checked 30 October 2026 against Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Before every flight in the US you need to know the airspace. The FAA does not publish one single no-fly map. Instead, approved B4UFLY apps show where you can and cannot fly, and LAANC gives you permission near airports. Here is how they work and where drones are banned, checked against the FAA.

B4UFLY: the FAA no-fly zone map

B4UFLY is the FAA's service that shows recreational flyers where they can and cannot fly. Since 1 February 2024 it is provided through apps and websites from FAA-approved companies:

  • Airspace Link
  • Aloft
  • AutoPylot
  • Avision
  • FlightLoop
  • UASidekick

The apps show controlled airspace, special use airspace, critical infrastructure, airports, national parks, military training routes and Temporary Flight Restrictions. A status indicator tells you whether it is safe to fly where you are, and you can search for other places on the map. The same companies are approved LAANC providers.

Flying near airports: LAANC and FAADroneZone

Around airports in controlled airspace you must have an airspace authorization before you fly. It comes with an altitude limit and sometimes other conditions.

  • LAANC: recreational flyers and Part 107 pilots get automatic authorization from a LAANC provider, up to the altitudes shown on the UAS Facility Maps.
  • FAADroneZone: apply here where LAANC is not available (the red grids on the UAS Facility Maps), or if you fly under a Part 107 waiver.

Near airports in uncontrolled airspace you need no authorization below 400 ft, but you must avoid traffic patterns and take-off and landing areas, and give way to all aircraft.

Stadiums and sporting events

Drones are banned within 3 nautical miles of the stadium from one hour before until one hour after the scheduled time of events in:

  • Major League Baseball
  • the National Football League
  • NCAA Division One football
  • NASCAR Sprint Cup, IndyCar and Champ Series races

The FAA's SEAMS website lists the dates, places and times when these restrictions apply.

Washington, DC

The airspace around Washington is the most restricted in the country. A Special Flight Rules Area covers 30 miles around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • Within 15 miles: flying a drone is prohibited without specific FAA authorization.
  • Between 15 and 30 miles: recreational flying is allowed if the drone is registered and marked, below 400 ft, within visual line of sight, in clear weather and away from other aircraft.

Breaking these rules can lead to stiff fines and criminal penalties.

Temporary and permanent restrictions

  • Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are set up for wildfires, hurricanes, chemical spills, security events and VIP movements. The text of each TFR gives its size, altitude and time.
  • Prohibited areas are closed to all aircraft without permission from the using agency.
  • Restricted areas limit flying because of hazardous activities.
  • Never fly over emergency or rescue operations, such as wildfires and hurricanes.

Can you fly a drone in a national park?

No. Since a 2014 policy memorandum, the National Park Service bans launching, landing and flying drones on the land and water it manages. The superintendent of a park can approve exceptions in writing, for example for science or search and rescue.

Flying without Remote ID: FRIAs

An FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) is a defined area where you can fly a drone without Remote ID, as long as you keep it within visual line of sight.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a map of drone no-fly zones in the US?

Yes. The FAA-approved B4UFLY apps, such as Aloft, AutoPylot and UASidekick, show controlled airspace, restrictions and national parks on a map.

Can I fly my drone near an airport?

In controlled airspace you need an airspace authorization first, which you can get automatically through LAANC. Near airports in uncontrolled airspace no authorization is needed below 400 ft, but you must avoid aircraft.

Can I fly a drone over a stadium?

Not within 3 nautical miles during major league baseball, NFL, NCAA Division One football and major motor races, from one hour before until one hour after the event.

Can I fly a drone in Washington, DC?

Not within 15 miles of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport without specific FAA authorization. Between 15 and 30 miles recreational flying is allowed under strict conditions.

Sources

Back to FAA Drone Regulations 2026: Registration, TRUST and Part 107

This page summarises the official rules and is checked regularly, but it is not legal advice. Always check the authority’s own pages before you fly.