Do You Need Permission to Fly Over Construction Sites?

Today’s question is about notifying people when shooting construction sites or crowded events. Are drone pilots legally required by the FAA to do so?

Our caller for today, Scott has come up with multiple interesting questions that have not been asked on ADU before. Scott, a drone pilot from North Carolina regularly flies the Phantom 4 Pro V2 for construction jobs. Does he need to notify the public before he sets flight? Also, a typical construction site is bustling with people and activity. So, should Scott go through the hassle of acquiring a Part 107 waiver since he will be flying over people?

Great question, Scott. To answer his question, we first reveal whether or not Scott is legally required to notify the public before flying his drone. While this may not be a legal requirement, will informing the public help conduct safer operations? We also discuss why using a parachute safety system to obtain a Part 107 waiver is not the best approach for a drone pilot. This show will particularly interest those who are regularly flying construction jobs. Thanks for the question, Scott. Fly Safe!

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