A floodplain, or flood plain, is flat or nearly flat land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences occasional flooding. It includes the floodway, which consists of the stream channel and adjacent areas that carry flood flows, and the flood fringe, which are areas covered by the flood, but which do not experience a strong current. Floodplains are formed in two ways: by erosion; and by aggradation.
The FAA has restricted the unauthorized use of model aircraft and small drones near airports. Drones fly during a battle demonstration at the Bloomberg Next Big Thing Summit in Sausalito, Calif. The FAA has restricted the unauthorized use of model aircraft and small drones near airports.
On June 21, 2016, the FAA released specific regulations for drone operations. Until the new regulations become effective on August 29, 2016, you are still required to hold a pilot certificate for almost all drone operations in support of a business.