SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  — The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding those who received a new drone for Christmas to know the rules of the sky.

New drone owners are urged to visit the transportation department’s website: www.idot.illinois.gov

There are many state and federal regulations that must be followed.

There’s information in the site’s transportation safety section as well as links to additional resources. And the department suggests learning about safety guidelines put by the Academy of Model Aeronautics and other organizations.