Am I breaking any laws by offering to SAFELY[observing all FAA Regs.and of course, a heaping amount of common sense] to film parts of a wedding ceremony for a fee??
Hypothetically that is??
Hypothetically that is??
Do I need a licience to Mavic film a wedding for money?
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You need a Part 107 Certification in the U.S. to do this legally.
If you film for a fee and have not passed the Part 107, you would be breaking the law.
Would the FAA come and hunt you down for this one infraction? Probably not. Not unless someone turned you in.
sonof40
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As of now yes. Some of us are waiting to see if that changes but if it does, it won't be anytime soon.
LuvMyTJ
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I would also be concerned about the liability, if something were to go wrong while flying over people.
Just go ahead and get your 107.
It's not that hard, and once done, you are set for a promising career in a growing industry... or, you can simply make a few bucks on the side without looking over your shoulder.
Just do it. Then you'll be one who can legally get the jobs.
It's not that hard, and once done, you are set for a promising career in a growing industry... or, you can simply make a few bucks on the side without looking over your shoulder.
Just do it. Then you'll be one who can legally get the jobs.
That's true for each time you launch. THAT'S WHY I INCLUDED "SAFELY" AND A HEAPING AMOUNT OF COMMON SENSE.
Thanks
2nckayakers
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As everyone else has said you do need your remote pilot certification but, you need to check your local and state laws as well. Here in North Carolina you also must have a license from The State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division. To get that license you must pass a knowledge test (regarding state drone laws) and you must show proof of your 107 certification. Other states may have the same requirements but I am only familiar with what is required in North Carolina.
Yeah, you just have to pay another over bloated Government agency for the permission of living freely and pursuing happiness.
No one is interested in charging you for a license to shovel horse ****. But add a drone into the mix and all of a sudden there's a fee involved.
Only difference is, someone gets hurt while you are playing around, vs while you are operating commercially, illegally, are two completely different things, in the eyes of the Feds.
I think that was the point Thunderdrones was making, although he can speak for humself on that.
Started on the prep app last night after consulting with u all
I have no need for or intention of doing commercial work, since I'm just a hobbyist. But I am interested in taking the part 107 exam so I'll have a better understanding of controlled airspace.
The thing that stops me is this: Under part 107, you can't fly within 5 nautical miles of an airport. As a hobbyist, your limit is 5 statute miles. 107 puts a lot more territory out of bounds.
The thing that stops me is this: Under part 107, you can't fly within 5 nautical miles of an airport. As a hobbyist, your limit is 5 statute miles. 107 puts a lot more territory out of bounds.
Your use of airport is a little broad. If we are talking Class G airspace, not having a 107 is actually more limiting. As a 107 holder, you can fly in class G without notification. As a hobby pilot, you have to notify all Class G airports if ops are within 5 miles.
Edit: At least that is they way I interpret it and have seen others interpret it.
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