Can you legally fly your drone right here?
Preflight checks FAA airspace, LAANC ceilings, temporary no-fly zones, weather, and live air traffic for any spot in the U.S.—and gives you a clear go / no-go in seconds. Free, right in your browser.
- Works nationwide
- Runs in your browser
- Results in ~3 seconds
Drone Ready PreflightClear to fly
No restrictions found. Confirm conditions before you launch.
Preflight is a free go / no-go tool for drone pilots. Tell it where you want to fly, and it instantly checks every restriction that could ground you—so you know before you drive out there.
Three taps to a clear answer
Pick a location
Search an address, drop a pin on the map, or use your current location.
We run the checks
Airspace, TFRs, no-fly zones, and weather are checked against live FAA data in parallel.
Clear to fly
No restrictions found
Get your verdict
A clear go / no-go with the exact reasons—plus a link you can share with your crew.
Five things that can ground your flight
Miss one and you risk a violation—or a wasted trip. Preflight checks them all at once.
Controlled airspace & LAANC ceilings
See if you're inside Class B, C, D, or E surface airspace, and the maximum altitude LAANC will authorize on the UAS Facility Map grid.
Class D surface airspace · LAANC ceiling 200 ft AGL
Source: FAA airspace & facility maps
Temporary no-fly zones (TFRs)
Stadium TFRs, VIP movements, wildfire and disaster restrictions, and national-defense airspace that can appear with little notice.
Active TFR: VIP movement — surface to 3,000 ft
Source: FAA temporary flight restrictions
Weather & wind
Current conditions and wind at your location, so a gusty or low-visibility window doesn't surprise you on site.
Clear · wind 7 kt · visibility 10+ mi
Source: FAA aviation weather
National-security zones
Standing national-security and national-defense no-fly areas around sensitive sites, where drone flight is prohibited outright.
No national-security restrictions at this location
Source: FAA national-security restrictions
See real air traffic below 2,500 ft
Preflight overlays live ADS-B traffic near your spot—helicopters and low aircraft included—so you can see what's actually sharing the sky before you launch.
Unknown never passes
A safety tool is only useful if it never says “you're good” when it isn't sure. If any required data source can't be verified, Preflight refuses to show a clear result—it tells you to confirm through official FAA sources instead of guessing.
- Any unverified source caps the result at “Unable to fully verify”
- Every check names its official FAA source
- You always stay the pilot in command
Unable to fully verify
A required data source was unavailable. Do not treat this as clear — verify through official FAA sources before flying.
Made for anyone who flies
Commercial pilots
Part 107 operators scoping a job site and clearing airspace before the drive.
Try PreflightQuestions pilots ask
Is the Preflight Check really free?
Yes. The Preflight Check is completely free to use. Enter any U.S. location and get an instant airspace, weather, and no-fly-zone report at no cost—no subscription and no download.
Does Preflight authorize me to fly?
No. Preflight is a planning and awareness tool, not an authorization. It does not grant LAANC approval or replace official FAA sources. In controlled airspace you still need authorization (for example, through LAANC), and as pilot in command you are responsible for confirming conditions before every flight.
What does the Preflight Check actually check?
Four location-based checks plus live traffic: FAA controlled airspace and LAANC grid ceilings, temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and national-defense airspace, national-security no-fly zones, and current weather including wind. The map also shows live ADS-B air traffic flying below 2,500 feet near your spot.
Where does the data come from?
Official sources: FAA UAS Facility Maps and airspace data, FAA aviation weather (aviationweather.gov), FAA temporary flight restrictions and national-defense areas, and FAA national-security flight restrictions. Live traffic is sourced from ADS-B data.
Does it work everywhere in the United States?
Yes. You can check any location in the U.S.—search an address, drop a pin on the map, or use your current location. Airspace, TFR, and no-fly-zone coverage is nationwide.
What happens if a data source is unavailable?
Preflight never shows a clear-to-fly result it could not verify. If a required source can't return data, the result is capped at 'Unable to fully verify'—prompting you to confirm through official FAA sources rather than assuming the area is clear.
Do I need to be a Part 107 pilot to use it?
No. Anyone can use the Preflight Check, whether you fly recreationally or commercially. If you're flying for work and don't yet hold your FAA Part 107 certificate, Drone Ready's training and practice tests can get you there.
Check your spot before you fly
Free, instant, and built on official FAA data. Runs right in your browser—just an honest go / no-go.
Preflight is a planning aid, not an authorization. Always confirm through official FAA sources and fly as pilot in command.