can i fly it over the time square Nyc?

Gil Ksheshiver · Sep 16, 2016

can i fly it over the time square Nyc and the Empire state building?
ask it because i see there alot of helicopters

lafester · Sep 16, 2016

I sure hope not.

LeonW · Sep 16, 2016

As long as it's not congested [emoji1]

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flyboy73 · Sep 16, 2016

Don't even think about it.

GadgetGuy · Sep 16, 2016

Only if King Kong or Godzilla is on the Empire State Building.
Special FAA exception...

happydays · Sep 16, 2016

Let us know that the food tastes like in gaol.

jtludwig · Sep 16, 2016

Gil Ksheshiver said:
can i fly it over the time square Nyc and the Empire state building?
ask it because i see there alot of helicopters

We will send you a care package in jail.

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Andrea · Sep 16, 2016

I don't think so, but you should definitely try.

Tommymonkey · Sep 16, 2016

Oh no please don't no more bad Media press.

Gil Ksheshiver · Sep 16, 2016

haha ok, now when i see the comments im understand that was a stupid question but im not from the usa so i really didnt know its wrong

Darmie · Sep 16, 2016

What does before you fly app have to say? It's from the government.

Fifty7 · Sep 16, 2016

Darmie said:
What does before you fly app have to say? It's from the government.

Depends on which one you use. One of them says we can't fly anywhere near NY or the surrounding boroughs

jephoto · Sep 16, 2016

Gil- it may be different where you live, but in the USA now, we are not supposed to fly over ANY people not directly involved in your flight "crew" or film operation- like models or your client. May include personal friends who are aware of what you are doing. Not sure.

But almost every major city now have ordinances against what you are asking.
And definitely in congested , high potential for risk of terrorist targets.
Like NYC....

fastfed · Sep 16, 2016

lol 100's if not more fly them in NYC and yes in Time Square.

Banderboy · Sep 16, 2016

It would be fun to just stand out there with the RC and pretend to be flying. See how many people look up.

Fifty7 · Sep 16, 2016

fastfed said:
lol 100's if not more fly them in NYC and yes in Time Square.

Maybe most of them wait for a time of the day when theres nobody around in Times Square.

I've read that it's ok to fly in Battery Park but I can't find it anywhere on an official NYC page so even though I'd love to, think I'll stay away. I have yet to see a drone flying in NYC and even in Staten Island I personally know only 1 other person who has one. I know they're out there (i see the youtube videos) but i have not seen any in person yet. Guess I'm out at the wrong times.

GadgetGuy · Sep 16, 2016

Fifty7 said:
Maybe most of them wait for a time of the day when theres nobody around in Times Square.

I've read that it's ok to fly in Battery Park but I can't find it anywhere on an official NYC page so even though I'd love to, think I'll stay away. I have yet to see a drone flying in NYC and even in Staten Island I personally know only 1 other person who has one. I know they're out there (i see the youtube videos) but i have not seen any in person yet. Guess I'm out at the wrong times.

If no one sees you, it didn't happen!