Think the sky is open? Think again.
Thousands of invisible boundaries carve up the national airspace—and one wrong flight path can put your drone inside a restricted zone, a military training area, or even a presidential TFR. The penalties? Fines, certificate suspension, or worse.

In S4E23 of Sky Commander Academy, we pull back the curtain on Special Use Airspace (SUA) and teach you how to recognize, interpret, and avoid it before you ever take off. Because “I didn’t know” doesn’t fly with the FAA.

In this episode:
🚫 What is Special Use Airspace (SUA)? – The six main categories every Part 107 pilot must know: Restricted, Prohibited, MOA, Warning, Alert, and Controlled Firing Areas
⚠️ TFRs explained – How Temporary Flight Restrictions pop up overnight (wildfires, VIP movements, airshows) and how to find them before they find you
✈️ Military Operations Areas (MOAs) – Understanding why high-speed jets and UAS don’t mix, and what your maps aren’t telling you
🗺 Chart-reading secrets – How to identify SUA on sectional charts, VFR maps, and digital overlays like LAANC and SkyVector
📡 Pre-flight detection tools – Using FAA UAS Data, B4UFLY, and NOTAM systems to stay legal and situationally aware
💡 Pro tips – Integrating SUA awareness into your preflight checklist and mission-planning SOPs to protect your aircraft and certificate

Flying drones isn’t just about skill—it’s about airspace intelligence. Learn how to navigate the sky’s invisible walls like a pro and keep your operations clean, compliant, and unshakeably confident.

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