2026-06-25
An airliner, a drone, and 3,000 feet: why the altitude limit is the line that matters
A United Boeing 737 pilot near San Diego reported a possible drone strike at 3,000 feet — seven times higher than any recreational drone may fly. The incident is a reason to revisit why the 120 m height limit and airport zones are hard limits, not suggestions.
- drone-safety
- airspace
- altitude-limit
