Make sure you have B4UFLY before you fly

[GJUK]

The FAA's own software contribution to keeping us on the right side of the law makes for a somewhat cumbersome app, but nonetheless should be an essential part of your UAV toolkit.

B4UFLY allows you to quickly check if your current or planned location has any restrictions or requirements before you take to the air somewhere you really shouldn't. From their site, the app's key features are listed as:

• A clear "status" indicator that immediately informs the operator about the current or planned location. For example, it shows flying in the Special Flight Rules Area around Washington, D.C. is prohibited.
• Information on the parameters that drive the status indicator
• A "Planner Mode" for future flights in different locations
• Informative, interactive maps with filtering options
• Links to other FAA UAS resources and regulatory information

Find B4UFLY on the  App Store

Find B4UFLY on the Google Play Store

[j0hnm4riani]

So locally I live within 5 miles of mostly 2 helipads for medical centers. When I launch the app it states that if possible, by law, I am suppose to inform the airport operator of any flight. The app then proceeds to ask a few questions on how high, distance intended to fly, and time of flight to submit to FAA. The app does state that this does not constitute informing the respective airport operators.

My question is as follows. If I know I'm not even close to or plan to fly near these centers and stay at a less than aircraft flyable hight, should I be ok to fly?

Would this mostly be related to commercial use?

Any suggestions or input would be grateful.

Thanks