flights above 400'

[swordfish3860]

I have a client requesting a flight at 1500-2000'. I tried to explain that there is a 400' ceiling for drones in the U.S. (It's not near another structure, so flying near a tall structure doesn't apply). He insists it's possible with FAA approval. Am I missing something here? This is near a fairly congested airspace near a large metro city with multiple large airports. I've never heard of a commercial drone flight in the U.S. above 400' unless it's next to a tower which exceeds 400'. Which this isn't.

 

[Meta4]

I have a client requesting a flight at 1500-2000'. I tried to explain that there is a 400' ceiling for drones in the U.S. (It's not near another structure, so flying near a tall structure doesn't apply). He insists it's possible with FAA approval. Am I missing something here? This is near a fairly congested airspace near a large metro city with multiple large airports. I've never heard of a commercial drone flight in the U.S. above 400' unless it's next to a tower which exceeds 400'. Which this isn't.

Why does the client needs the drone to be >1500 ft above the ground?

 

[FLDave]

No need to explain why to the client; it's your business so the answer should be just "no" to flights more then 400 feet above ground.

 

[Cafguy]

You can get a waiver and it is certainly possible.... Tell your client the FAA is gonna want a GOOD reason to be at that altitude. If they approve then its no problem. I think it would mostly depend on the area.