NOTICE:
Drone or UAS activity near the Madison Municipal Airport that compromises, risks, or interferes with manned aircraft safety, in any way, will be reported to Local Law Enforcement and the Indianapolis FAA Flight Safety Districts Office (FAA FSDO) for investigation.
The FAA may assess civil penalties up to $27,500.00 and Criminal penalties can include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.
Please, fly responsibly.
Drone or UAS activity near the Madison Municipal Airport that compromises, risks, or interferes with manned aircraft safety, in any way, will be reported to Local Law Enforcement and the Indianapolis FAA Flight Safety Districts Office (FAA FSDO) for investigation.
The FAA may assess civil penalties up to $27,500.00 and Criminal penalties can include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.
Please, fly responsibly.
Operation Near Airport
The Madison Municipal Airport is a Class G airport in uncontrolled airspace. The Madison Municipal Airport requests that Drone or UAS operations to be reported within 2 statute miles of the airport by calling us at 812-273-1914. Additionally, we advise UAS operators to stay clear of the ends of the runways and approach paths. Conflicts with Aircraft or Airport Operations will not be tolerated and will be reported to the FAA.
UAS Operations within the Red Circle or within 2 Statute Miles of the airport have the highest risk of conflict with airport operations. Remain clear of Traffic Patterns and the Approach Ends of the Airport.
Recreational Drone Use
How to fly a drone recreationally:
All recreational flyers must pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test and provide proof of test passage (the TRUST completion certificate) to the FAA or law enforcement upon request. The FAA's 2018 Reauthorization Bill (PDF) introduced new requirements for recreational pilots (see P.L. 115-254, Section 349 (PDF) – exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft).
Take the TRUST test HERE
REGISTER YOUR DRONE HERE
The Madison Municipal Airport requests that Drone or UAS operations to be reported within 2 statute miles of the airport by calling us at 812-273-1914.
Obtain your Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Want to Fly for Work or Business? You will need a Remote Pilot Certificate.
Information Regarding your PART 107 License can be found HERE.
Information Regarding your PART 107 License can be found HERE.
Already a Licensed Pilot? You can get your Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for FREE!
- Meet the Requirements of holding a Part 61 Pilot Certificate and a Current Part 61.56 Flight Review
- Register or Login to the FAASafety.gov and take Course ALC-451 Part 107 Small Unmmaned Aircraft Systems (small UAS).
- After answering all questions with a 100%, download your Certificate of Completion for Course ALC-451.
- Now all that's left to do is Login to the FAA's Integrated Airmen Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website and submit an application for your Remote Pilot Certificate. (You can also use FAA Form 8710-13, if you'd prefer).
- Take your IACRA Application and Certificate of Achievement to a Flight Instructor to complete the process.
- Wait for your new Certificate to Arrive!
How to Register Your Drone
You can register your drone by going to https://registermyuas.faa.gov/ .