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Question here.... can you takeoff or land from a public sidewalk legally.....? - Yes do you think parks can legally restrict the 400ft airspace above them....? - No. Only the FAA can regulate airspace in the US.

You definitely will want to add a "hold harmless" and "indemnification" clause to the release form.

Image A is a better setup. The picture is too crowded to the table and the items on the table in Image B.

You cannot land or launch from any National Park Service property including the entire Blue Ridge Parkway without a special use permit (which is nearly impossible to get). https://www.nps.gov/articles/unmanned-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm Check out the DJI map for other geo zones...

You may not land or launch from any National Park Service managed property without specific permission. This memo details the rules. Policy Memorandum 14-05 The Park Service cannot, however, prohibit you from launching and landing outside their property boundaries and flying over the...

I just wish you would post the questions and their answers here rather us having to go somewhere else or watch a video to get the answers.

Check out this guide. DJI GO 4 Manual: The Pilot's Handbook - Page 8 of 10 - DJI Guides

"Commercial" does not appear in the regulations. And there's no "exception" for educational purposes. (However, public universities can get a COA instead of Part 107) Prior to October 5, the regulations allowed that flights flown for hobby/recreation (defined as for one's own personal...

Yes. Yes, they do. You need a Part 107 certificate if your intent of the flight is anything other than for your own personal enjoyment. If your INTENT to make money, even a little tiny bit of money, then you need to be certified.

The prohibition applies to NASCAR and NCAA football events as well, although the OP has stated that his activities would take place when no spectators are present. Airspace Restrictions

I didn't say that it made sense.

I know what controlled airspace is and what it means. But it does not apply to UAV flying under Part 336.

This is incorrect. Hobby/recreation flyers need only notify the airport/tower when flying within 5 miles of the airport regardless of airspace class. Permission is only required in Class B airspace.

If you are flying for hobby/recreation, then when you submit a flight plan through AirMap, you are only submitting it to AirMap and their system. Note that submitting a flight plan like that does not provide any FAA authorization nor any required notifications unless the airport is...

No. Tap the toggle (above the shutter button) to switch to video mode.