Well, in Australia here it is, straight from the Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority. I wonder if its clear, succinct, obvious, and full of common sense goodness.

Do they have the same thing in the USA?

Yes they do https://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/

 

It's mostly common sense. Unfortunately, common sense is becoming more and more uncommon.

 

Wow... so that means I can actually fly my chopper so long as its 30M away from people, buildings, vehicles and boats?

 

That Flyer leaves out another important rule;

You must have the landowners permission to fly - thus you need council approval for anything bar your own private land or club area..

However, I guess if you're in the middle of nowhere and sensible.....

 

The Parrot Drone says: Polly wanna crack her...... on the head.

 

Thats very handy @HungryHungryHippos ! thank you very much.