Scenic spots for drone video/photography?

[JPC]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

A third spot nearby is the Town of Gilford, town beach, with its 1100' long, sandy beach......

Have the rules changed in reference to regulation for flying near an airport? One of our dockmates at Fays has a new drone and it would not allow him to fly in Smith Cove due to the Laconia airport. The Gilford beach is even closer to the airport then Smith Cove. A few feet anyways!

[Wiezy]

Originally Posted by JPC

Have the rules changed in reference to regulation for flying near an airport? One of our dockmates at Fays has a new drone and it would not allow him to fly in Smith Cove due to the Laconia airport. The Gilford beach is even closer to the airport then Smith Cove. A few feet anyways!

As long as they are flying as a hobbyist, they only need to notify the Laconia airport. This isn't a request for authorization, but a notification - i.e. the airport cannot say you can't fly. You cannot operate the drone so it interferes with a manned aircraft, so flying within flight paths is prohibited of course.

The DJI app may alert you that it is within 5 miles of the airport, but it shouldn't prohibit you from flying. I'm not an expert, however, so refer to the FAA website or contact the UAS helpline directly at UAShelp@faa.gov

I have emailed with them as well as spoken with them on the phone, and they are really a helpful group. I haven't spoken with the Laconia airport folks (I'm flying outside of the 5 mile radius), but the two county airports I call regularly from my parent's and in-law's houses have always been great about thanking me for the call.

From https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/

when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower [...] with prior notice of the operation

[Skip]

Originally Posted by Wiezy

The DJI app may alert you that it is within 5 miles of the airport, but it shouldn't prohibit you from flying. I'm not an expert, however, so refer to the FAA website or contact the UAS helpline directly at UAShelp@faa.gov


From https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/

You are correct, my DJI app gives me a variety of warnings, including when flying in restricted airspace. There are certain areas within the country where the app does prevent you from flying. However, if you receive an FAA waiver there is a procedure to allow DJI to temporarily lift a flight restriction for a particular area. And while it is advisable that you notify a nearby airfield if flying within 5 miles, a number of the areas that I fly in are private airports with no manned tower to notify, Pease being the exception.

With the complexity of regulations, and the liability you assume, I recommend anyone that takes the hobby as serious as I seek their part 107 certification. It has been an eye opening experience for me so far, and helped me sort out fact from rumor...hopefully making me a better pilot!

[Winnisquamer]

Originally Posted by Skip

You are correct, my DJI app gives me a variety of warnings, including when flying in restricted airspace. There are certain areas within the country where the app does prevent you from flying. However, if you receive an FAA waiver there is a procedure to allow DJI to temporarily lift a flight restriction for a particular area. And while it is advisable that you notify a nearby airfield if flying within 5 miles, a number of the areas that I fly in are private airports with no manned tower to notify, Pease being the exception.

With the complexity of regulations, and the liability you assume, I recommend anyone that takes the hobby as serious as I seek their part 107 certification. It has been an eye opening experience for me so far, and helped me sort out fact from rumor...hopefully making me a better pilot!

I have my 107 cert, I literally never use it and actually feel that the laws are more lenient for a hobbyist. Like flying at night for example the part 107 comes in handy when you start doing it to make supplemental income or as a full-time business like you stated earlier in this thread. Getting FAA waivers like places around Logan airport in my experience just won't happen. Been waiting over a year for one

[Skip]

Originally Posted by Winnisquamer

I have my 107 cert, I literally never use it and actually feel that the laws are more lenient for a hobbyist. Like flying at night for example the part 107 comes in handy when you start doing it to make supplemental income or as a full-time business like you stated earlier in this thread. Getting FAA waivers like places around Logan airport in my experience just won't happen. Been waiting over a year for one

Yes...extreme patience is necessary as you have noted, anywhere from 90 days to a year plus depending on the complexity and area of the request!