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Can I fly my drone over people if I have their consent?
Today's question comes from Jonathan, a drone pilot and aspiring advocate working in Yonkers. He wants to know if it is legal to fly his drone over a group of people if he has their consent. We
Can authorizations and waivers be shared with or transferred to someone else?
Daniel in Rochester, NY calls in to ask if his FAA authorization is transferable to another pilot, as long as he’s on site. We answer his question and talk about how a membership with DroneU can make sharing FAA authorizations easier. For
What type of iPad would you say is best for flying a Phantom 4 Pro?
Today on Ask Drone U, Mike from Ohio asks if the iPad is the best tablet for drone pilots who have a DJI Phantom 4 Pro. We talk about choosing the right iPad, DJI screens and optimizing your monitor for aerial photography.
As a licensed pilot, do the Part 107 rules still apply to me when I’m flying for fun and not commercially?
Today we have a question from Jeff, a recent part 107 recipient who wants to know if he’s required to follow part 107 rules when flying for fun. We talk about flying drones near airports, MPTOMs and flying commercially versus flying as a
Are racing drones good for helping aerial cinematographers learn to fly better?
Thanks to Kyle for today's question. He asks if racing drones are worth the investment for drone entrepreneurs. We talk about the value of FPV drone skills and whether or not they're the right equipment for drone businesses. Fly safe! Get your questions answered:
Can I fly my drone at eye-level around people?
Thanks to Bernabe, a DroneU member working in Iowa, for today’s question. To promote his drone business, Bernabe wants to offer his drone services to a local parade. He asks whether or not it is
Can I fly my drone over stadiums and arenas?
Today on AskDronU, we answer a call from Joe, a drone pilot working in North Carolina. Joe wants drone footage of a stadium for his demo reel and wants to know if flying over empty arenas is legal or ethical. We talk about the FAA regulations
How much should I charge for land-only drone jobs?
Thanks to Mikela for today's question. She wants to know about how to price drone services if the client only wants landing footage. We talk about assessing your own value, pricing your services and making the money you deserve as a professional drone pilot. Fly safe! Get
Can I fly 400 feet over a 1,000 foot radio tower?
Nick, a professional aerial photographer in South Carolina, asks us about legality and ethics of flying drones close to and over radio towers. We discuss FAA regulations and offer advice flying responsibly when operating a drone photography business. As always, we appreciate your questions. Fly
Can you fly a drone over moving traffic?
Today we talk to Bruce, a recent recipient of his Part 107 license looking to get into the drone business full-time. Bruce asks about legality and safety of flying drones over streets, houses and events. We outline the FAA regulations on flying over traffic and people along with some tips on how to
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