Is a stationary hyperlapse off a deck during a TFR illegal?

Melvoid · Nov 18, 2023

Nor Cal pilot said:
Is a stationary hyperlapse off a deck during a TFR illegal? Can I just operate only the drone for a computer download during a TFR?
Grounded for APEC.

If it's from your deck, do you have a GoPro? They take great timelapses.

rawman001 · Nov 18, 2023

BigAl07 said:
I would HIGHLY suggest you both take (or go Re-Review) the TRUST information. It's not just something that's a good idea, it's legally REQUIRED to fly under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809)

Here's a quick exert from the TRUST at Pilot Institute:

Certain airspace is permanently restricted or prohibited for recreational drone flyers

Airspace surrounding certain military facilities and national security locations, such as the White House, are prohibited for drone flying

At times, it may be necessary for the FAA to temporarily restrict airspace

These restrictions are called Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and do not allow any drone flying

TFRs may be established days in advance, or with little notice

You might find a TFR in your area during a Presidential visit, during major sporting events, or in times of severe weather/natural disasters

Unauthorized flying in restricted airspace is a federal crime

Violators can face fines from the FAA and additional prosecution from law enforcement

That was my first thought too. If you don't know what a TFR is put the aircraft down and don't fly until you take/retake the TRUST.

Donnie Frank · Nov 18, 2023

Nor Cal pilot said:
Yeah, I guess I meant on the deck. There is no flight involved. I'm going to be easy to find if any authority is watching through RID. May not risk filming.

If you're just using the camera, remove the props. That eliminates all possibility of flight. I've done this before.

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Melvoid · Nov 19, 2023

I reiterate. Use a GoPro or camcorder with time lapse abilities.

Droning on and on... · Nov 20, 2023

Melvoid said:
I reiterate. Use a GoPro or camcorder with time lapse abilities.

If you don't have a GoPro, the suggestion to remove the props seems a good one.

Melvoid · Nov 20, 2023

Droning on and on... said:
If you don't have a GoPro, the suggestion to remove the props seems a good one.

Will Big Brother know the props are off if "He" is watching?

Droning on and on... · Nov 21, 2023

Melvoid said:
Will Big Brother know the props are off if "He" is watching?

Why does it matter?

The only way BigBro would know is RID, which would show he's not in the air.

Any LEO knowledgeable enough to know about RID and monitor it would see he wasn't flying, but was on the ground.

Melvoid · Nov 21, 2023

OK, good to know. I'm not too familiar with RID just yet. Hasn't really been an issue where I am.

Not sure what a LEO is, either.... I'm a Libra

Droning on and on... · Nov 22, 2023

Melvoid said:
OK, good to know. I'm not too familiar with RID just yet. Hasn't really been an issue where I am.

Think of RID as broadcasting your drone's telemetry to the public. Location, altitude, flight status, operator location, and more.

Melvoid said:
Not sure what a LEO is, either.... I'm a Libra

As a Libra you are not aware of the Libra Ecumenical Ontological society?

Oddly tasked with monitoring drone flights by pilots under the age of 27⅗?

Shame, shame on you!!

( Law Enforcement Officer)

NightFlightAlright · Nov 23, 2023

Even if you were hovering but within the confines of your “personal airspace” you should be good. Your personal airspace is the airspace of your own property, below your roofline.

Above roofline you are venturing into public airspace, and then you may have a problem.

MS Coast · Nov 23, 2023

NightFlightAlright said:
Even if you were hovering but within the confines of your “personal airspace” you should be good. Your personal airspace is the airspace of your own property, below your roofline.

Above roofline you are venturing into public airspace, and then you may have a problem.

Hmm. Is there a legal definition of "personal airspace" to be found?