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Questions about FLYING IN CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
Airspace
Q If I already have a 333 Exemption, can
I do some flights under Part 107 and
THE SKYWARD AIRSPACE MAP some under the 333? Or do I have to
make a decision to go one way or the
Q How are your mapping services kept other from now on?
up-to-date? How do you ensure that the
integrity of these are usable in real-time? Part 107 does not apply to any operation that a
remote pilot in command elects to conduct under
Our map data is sourced from official airspace a Section 333 unless otherwise specified in the
regulators and validated by our geospatial experts. exemption. For each operation you must determine
If we identify an error, we contact the regulator. whether to operate under your 333 Exemption
Our map updates about every five minutes.
or Part 107. You cannot operate under both at the
same time.
Q How quickly is your airspace chart
updated when the FAA makes any Q Are we required under Part 107 to
changes, like setting a restricted area? contact every heliport or airport with
The Skyward Airspace Map reflects most airspace towers within five miles?
updates, such as temporary flight restrictions, within Part 107 does not require you to contact heliports or
five minutes of posting.
airports within five miles. You must have permission
to operate within controlled airspace (Class B,C, D, E
surface area). Otherwise Part 107 directs operators
to be aware of traffic patterns and to not interfere
with them.
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