Objectively not true. You may not operate a drone in controlled airspace even a foot off the ground until you get authorization from the FAA, typically through LAANC.
In general, you can only fly your drone in uncontrolled airspace below 400 feet above the ground (AGL). Commercial drone operators are required to get permission from the FAA before flying in controlled airspace.
What is the difference though? A drone is an aircraft and has to abide by FAA rules and regulations as manned aircrafts do.
Not necessarily. You’re not in faa airspace until a particular height…
Objectively not true. You may not operate a drone in controlled airspace even a foot off the ground until you get authorization from the FAA, typically through LAANC.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/where_can_i_fly/airspace_101
So the faa themselves are lying? Or are you?