No, you still cannot fly a drone under 250g anywhere you want. The only drone rule where a sub-250g drone is exempted is registration. However, you will still need to comply with all of the other rules and regulations regarding drone flying.
Why are drones under 250 grams?
“Pilots of drones weighing less than 250 g are responsible for making sure they fly in a way that doesn't pose a danger to people or aircraft but are not required to register or have a drone pilot certificate.”Apr 29, 2021
What DJI drones are under 250g?
- DJI Mini 2. The successor to the hugely popular Mavic Mini, the Mini 2 comes with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor that can record video footage in 4k at 30fps and has a recording speed of 100Mbps. ...
- DJI Mavic Mini. ...
- Fimi X8 Mini. ...
- Hubsan Zino Mini Pro. ...
- MJX Bugs 7. ...
- Holy Stone HS510. ...
- Eachine EX5. ...
- Holy Stone HS175.
Can you fly a 249 gram drone anywhere?
DJI's Mavic Mini weighs 249 grams, making it exempt for registration in the US and other countries with similar regulations. ... Some people stated they felt there was no need to abide by airspace regulations and were free to fly anywhere, over people, and at night without a waiver amongst other violations.Dec 12, 2019
Do FAA rules apply to drones under 250 grams?
All drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown exclusively under the Exception for Recreational Flyers. Drones registered under part 107 may be flown for recreational purposes as well as under part 107.Oct 13, 2021