Flying legally over crowds

[Slim.slamma]

DJI drones can fly over crowds, if they pack a parachute

 

[Laylake]

Hello Slim.slamma - Could you please tell me if you have a source for a parachute that would work on a Mavic 2 Pro Zoom, And, if you have a source or reference confirming you can fly over crowds if you pack a parachute. Thanks!

 

[IShouldBeWorking]

DJI drones can fly over crowds, if they pack a parachute

I wonder if we'll start seeing some adrenaline junkie Inspire 2's that start skydiving as a sport.

 

[Slim.slamma]

Hello Slim.slamma - Could you please tell me if you have a source for a parachute that would work on a Mavic 2 Pro Zoom, And, if you have a source or reference confirming you can fly over crowds if you pack a parachute. Thanks!

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[Decal Josh]

I wouldn’t put my faith in this unless it was clearly posted on the FAA website. I would bet that flying over crowds (US) is still against FAA guidelines. (Hint: it’s all about money)

 

[Slim.slamma]

(Hint: it’s all about money)

MHO That’s what it was always about.
Pay to Play over Crowds
Im cool with it, drones were made to fly over things.
The ruling was expected. Soon come type thing

 

[Slim.slamma]

wouldn’t put my faith in this unless it was clearly posted on the FAA website

CNN was granted a waiver for flights over crowds because they used a parachute.

 

[Decal Josh]

CNN was granted a waiver for flights over crowds because they used a parachute.

Someone less educated would read this and automatically think they are entitled to fly over crowds if they have a parachute attached to their UAS. The article doesn’t mention 107/FAA waivers so in my opinion this is very misleading.

 

[Porky]

Another Christmas present me thinks, lol

 

[Slim.slamma]

Another Christmas present me thinks, lol

Birthday coming soon?

 

[Slim.slamma]

The article doesn’t mention 107/FAA waivers so in my opinion this is very misleading.

ParaZero Announces the First Ever FAA Waiver for Flight Over People with a Parachute System

Mostly all old news to me sorry if I don’t always share
This is a step in getting a waiver to fly over crowds.

FAA facts only
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[BigAl07]

Even WITH a parachute you have to get a WAIVER (if Part 107) and as a hobbyist they'll have to write something in allowing it. As long as it's written you can't and there is no waiver process then you can't. This will probably change in time though.

 

[Slim.slamma]

. This will probably change in time though.

But it has been done.

The future for all sUAV Pilots looks bright I agree @BigAl07

 

[Slim.slamma]

@Thunderdrones its time to make some extra cash

 

[Slim.slamma]

Airobotics Gets Waiver from FAA for BVLOS Flights Over People Using ParaZero Safety Systems

Read the small print 107 pilots
If anyone need assistance
Waiver Safety Explanation Guidelines for Part 107 Waiver Applications
Holla back

 

[Meta4]

CNN was granted a waiver for flights over crowds because they used a parachute.

Out of more than 2000 waivers granted (up to Sept 2018), only 13 were for flying over people.
More than 2,000 FAA Part 107 Waivers Granted in Two Years | UAV Coach

It's no easy process.
More than 2,000 FAA Part 107 Waivers Granted in Two Years | UAV Coach

 

[Slim.slamma]

It's no easy process.

A parachute is needed to commence approval
After that everything should fall right in place

 

[Meta4]

After that everything should fall right in place

That's an apt choice of words.

But there's a reason that only 13 have been issued.

 

[Slim.slamma]

But there's a reason that only 13 have been issued.

I’m thinking the waivers weren’t properly submitted
Now I think we know why

 

[Slim.slamma]

Guaranteed approval
How to Fly Drones in Crowded Areas With an FAA Waiver - Rotor & Wing International