Flying a drone at TORCHS RC Heli Club Field, Orlando
Can you fly a drone here?
With club permission. TORCHS runs this FAA-recognized field in Ocoee for helicopters and multirotors. It's in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.
- Status
- Permit needed
- Airspace
- Class G
- LAANC
- Not required
- Land manager
- The Orlando Radio Control Helicopter Society (AMA club #2410)
Drone rules at TORCHS RC Heli Club Field
- This is a club flying field run by the Orlando Radio Control Helicopter 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
4225 Ocoee Apopka Road, Ocoee.
Sources
↗ FAA: FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map dataTORCHS RC Heli Club Field drone FAQ
Can you fly a drone at TORCHS RC Heli Club Field?
With club permission. TORCHS runs this FAA-recognized field in Ocoee for helicopters and multirotors. It's in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.