FAA Regulation

Person manipulating the controls.  Visual observer. Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).

Yes, this sUAS operation is subject to Part 107.   Yes, Part 107 allows flight directly over people to capture video. No, this sUAS operation is not subject to Part 107.

Yes, all sUAS aircraft weighing over .55 lbs. are subject to Part 107 No, this sUAS operation is not subject to Part 107.  Yes, this sUAS operation is subject to Part ...

Person manipulating the controls. Visual observer. Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).

Civil and public aircraft operations. Public and military operations. Civil operations. 

Operating your sUAS for an imagery company.   Flying for enjoyment with family and friends. Conducting public operations during a search mission.

Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC). Person manipulating the controls. Visual observer.

The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC). The owner of the aircraft. The FAA.

If prior permission is received from the Federal Aviation Administration. If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.  Only in an emergency.

ensure that the human beings who are not participating in the operation are under a covered structure or inside a non-moving vehicle. ensure the sUAS is equipped with a parachute make sure the area is closed or restricted-access.