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Drone flight is restricted within what distance of a major stadium event?

3 nautical miles, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after.

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  1. 1 nautical mile
  2. 3 nautical miles ✔
  3. 5 statute miles

Why: The FAA bans drones within 3 nautical miles of stadiums for MLB, NFL, NCAA Division One football and NASCAR, IndyCar and Champ Series races. It runs from one hour before to one hour after.

Huh, didn't know that: Event schedules for these restrictions are published on the FAA's SEAMS website.

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Answer: 3 nautical miles. The FAA bans drones within 3 nautical miles of stadiums for MLB, NFL, NCAA Division One football and NASCAR, IndyCar and Champ Series races. It runs from one hour before to one hour after.

  1. FAA, Sporting Events and Stadiums www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/where_can_i_fly/airspace_restrictions/sports_stadiums
    within a radius of three nautical miles of the stadium or venue
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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