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Q For aerial photography what is required Q Is there any regulatory process
to fly over a property in order to underway to allow commercial drone
photograph a different property. For flights within the Washington, DC Flight
example to photograph my house, I fly Restricted Zone?
over my neighbor’s yard. Is there any We have not seen any indications of this. Technically,
ruling on who owns the airspace over the NOTAM implementing the FRZ states that flight is
a person’s land? What permission is not allowed without permission. But it does not specify
needed from landowners? how permission is to be obtained.
Part 107 does not require operators to receive
permission from landowners before flying over their
property. Landowners don’t own the airspace over CERTIFICATES OF WAIVER
their property. However, in certain cases, it’s a great OR AUTHORIZATION (COAs)
idea to ask for permission anyway. Following the law
is one thing, being a professional is another.
If you’re flying over a large vacant lot, there’s probably Q Is it true that under Part 107, we won’t be
no need to contact the landowner. But if you’re operating under a COA any longer?
flying over your neighbor’s house, we recommend If you choose to operate under Part 107 rather than
asking permission. your 333 Exemption, you will no longer be subject
to a the Blanket COA (which means no more monthly
reports!). However, COA/CoWs will still be required
Q Will UAV operators be required to to operate in certain types of airspace.
maintain communication with air traffic
control during flight operations?
Not unless you are operating under a certificate of Q Do COAs expire and what do they cost?
waiver or authorization (COA) that requires air traffic COAs are generally granted for a maximum of two
control communication. This may happen if you years but the exact period can be specified in your
wanted to operate inside controlled airspace. application. The FAA does not charge for COA/CoW
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