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TL;DR Is it illegal to do drone photography in a neighborhood if the neighbors call the cops?
So a friend brought up a valid point in regards to droning in residential neighborhoods.
Scenario: You are taking pictures of a house in a busy neighborhood with lots of houses around, neighbor doesn't like the drone so calls the cops.
Is the pilot in the wrong here? Would the pilot have to leave without getting the real estate shots, which in turn means he/she would have to refund their client and not do the project and no further projects in residential areas?
For hobbyists, I believe the rule is that you can't come within 25ft of the house. So for a hobbyist, if you keep your drone at least 25ft away from the neighbors houses, then you are good to go?
For commercial uses, I do not see a 25ft rule, I believe the law just states "You can’t fly a small UAS over anyone who is not directly participating in the operation, not under a covered structure..." (FAA website). So now you are allowed to go within 25ft of your neighbors home? What if there is a child riding a bicycle down the street? Just make sure you don't go directly over them?
Any input is greatly appreciated, thank you so much for your help!!
TL;DR Is it illegal to do drone photography in a neighborhood if the neighbors call the cops?
So a friend brought up a valid point in regards to droning in residential neighborhoods.
Scenario: You are taking pictures of a house in a busy neighborhood with lots of houses around, neighbor doesn't like the drone so calls the cops.
Is the pilot in the wrong here? Would the pilot have to leave without getting the real estate shots, which in turn means he/she would have to refund their client and not do the project and no further projects in residential areas?
For hobbyists, I believe the rule is that you can't come within 25ft of the house. So for a hobbyist, if you keep your drone at least 25ft away from the neighbors houses, then you are good to go?
For commercial uses, I do not see a 25ft rule, I believe the law just states "You can’t fly a small UAS over anyone who is not directly participating in the operation, not under a covered structure..." (FAA website). So now you are allowed to go within 25ft of your neighbors home? What if there is a child riding a bicycle down the street? Just make sure you don't go directly over them?
Any input is greatly appreciated, thank you so much for your help!!