Flying a drone at Orlando Buzzards Fort Christmas Field, Orlando
Can you fly a drone here?
With club permission. This FAA-recognized club field east of Orlando is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed. Contact the club first.
- Status
- Permit needed
- Airspace
- Class G
- LAANC
- Not required
- Land manager
- Orlando Buzzards RC Soaring Society (AMA club #1248)
Drone rules at Orlando Buzzards Fort Christmas Field
- This is a club flying field run by the Orlando Buzzards RC Soaring Society and recognized by the FAA as a FRIA, so drones without Remote ID can fly inside its boundary.
- Contact the club before you visit. Club fields set their own membership, safety and guest rules.
- A FRIA doesn't change airspace rules: you still need LAANC if the field is in controlled airspace.
Nearby restrictions
- Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.
Getting there
1553 N Fort Christmas Road, Christmas.
Sources
↗ FAA: FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map dataOrlando Buzzards Fort Christmas Field drone FAQ
Can you fly a drone at Orlando Buzzards Fort Christmas Field?
With club permission. This FAA-recognized club field east of Orlando is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed. Contact the club first.