FAA Regulation

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

If the owner is less than 13 years of age. If the owner does not have a valid United States driver’s license. All persons must register their small UA.

Compliant with Part 107. Part 107 does not apply to this scenario. Not compliant with Part 107. 

make sure the UAS is within 400 feet of the control station. maintain line of sight throughout the entire process.   have a visual observer.

does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skins upon impact. has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21.  is labeled as Category 4.

Yes, the deck is considered a closed site. Yes, as long as I have a Category 1 or 2 sUAS equipped with Remote ID. No, the people on the deck are ...

The FAA’s DOC list. The FAA DroneZone. The manufacturer’s website.

No higher than 200 feet. No higher than 400 feet. No higher than 300 feet.

Over suburban areas. Over a parade or other social events. Over a sparsely populated area.  

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.