As it relates to 400 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) measurement, how does it work when you’re launching from a high point? Is it based on your launch position regardless?
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Timestamps
- [02:43] Today’s question on 400 feet AGL height for flying drones
- [03:28] Advantage of taking off your drone from a high point
- [03:56] How AGL limits are calculated in drones
- [05:07] Caveats of the 400 feet AGL rule while flying your drone
- [06:19] Flying your drone 400 feet above the highest point of a building
