Ok to fly over State Fairs?

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

I really want to do a hyperlapse before it ends this week but not sure if it's permitted or not. Doesn't seem like it should be an issue, does anyone know ?

 

[Jagerbomb52]

I really want to do a hyperlapse before it ends this week but not sure if it's permitted or not. Doesn't seem like it should be an issue, does anyone know ?

What about flying over people? Would that be a problem?

 

[Bob in Savannah]

Not sure why your only option is to fly ontop of people... You could easily lift up NEXT to the State fair and have plenty of awesome shots... No need to be flying directly over the fair... There's more than one way to skin a cat.

 

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

Haha. Yea I wouldn't be that low I mean I'd prob be maybe 100ft up cause youve got tall roller coasters and other rides to avoid

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Haha. Yea I wouldn't be that low I mean I'd prob be maybe 100ft up cause youve got tall roller coasters and other rides to avoid

It does not matter how high up you are if your over people it is a illegal flight. Thays why @OJsakila suggested being away from the fair on the side of it not over it.

 

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

It does not matter how high up you are if your over people it is a illegal flight. Thays why @OJsakila suggested being away from the fair on the side of it not over it.

Yea side view wouldn't be a bad idea either

 

[TruGreen]

The problem with over people is if it falls from the sky and hits somebody your at fault. And also with it hitting a ride, food, or game it causes damages that then your liable for. I work at fairs/carnivals and have to get special permission from management before I fly and can only fly before open or days when closed

 

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

The problem with over people is if it falls from the sky and hits somebody your at fault. And also with it hitting a ride, food, or game it causes damages that then your liable for. I work at fairs/carnivals and have to get special permission from management before I fly and can only fly before open or days when closed

Yea I think I'm just gonna do a side view hyperlapse now

 

[cheddar-man]

I'm not going to comment, probably get banned!!

 

[old man mavic]

@cheddar-man, me too, nuff said.

 

[theDRONEranger]

Have you checked local, state, and federal laws and requirements?
Therein lies your answer!

 

[slozukimc]

Seems like one of the first rules I read was not to fly over crowds of people??????

 

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

Have you checked local, state, and federal laws and requirements?

I didn't find anything but I'm going to do a side view not over so there's nothing to worry about

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Not sure if this is the right location. Just went by your location in your name. Looking at the photo you might be in a now fly zone considering how close the hospital is to the fair grounds. Most hospitals have heli pads.

 

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

Not sure if this is the right location. Just went by your location in your name. Looking at the photo you might be in a now fly zone considering how close the hospital is to the fair grounds. Most hospitals have heli pads.
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[Dannycrelling_Photography]

Yea that might be true. I saw someone do a flyover when they were settling up but I don't even know if I'll find the time to get over to that area and try / see

 

[LoudThunder]

I really want to do a hyperlapse before it ends this week but not sure if it's permitted or not. Doesn't seem like it should be an issue, does anyone know ?

You can check B4UFLY, but it's not 100% reliable, so you also need to check if you can even fly in the area. Some public events get a Temporary Flight Restriction and you might have to be 5-miles away to legally fly…

And NO, it is not legal to fly over people no matter what your height is, UNLESS, you have a Part 107 license and you are flying a Class 1 Drone, Less than 250-grams with No Exposed rotating parts that would cause lacerations (that means prop guards….), and come April 2023, the drone will have to have RID…

Today, only the Japanese Mini 2 qualifies, Got One???

TFR Data Elements

My advice, go to the fair with family and friends and eat lots of Funnel Cake, loose a lot of money in the games, but leave the drone home…

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

You might also check to see if they offer helicopter rides at the fair. If so, you should check to see when they fly or coordinate with them to prevent any unwanted incidents.

 

[Dannycrelling_Photography]

You might also check to see if they offer helicopter rides at the fair. If so, you should check to see when they fly or coordinate with them to prevent any unwanted incidents.

No helicopter rides thats for sure. Iv lived here for 38years, nothing that cool at our fair lol

 

[LoudThunder]

I really want to do a hyperlapse before it ends this week but not sure if it's permitted or not. Doesn't seem like it should be an issue, does anyone know ?

I'm curious, did you even consider checking your own city, county, or state laws about this before putting it out to the world to guide you???

Out of curiosity I did a quick check and the State Fair Grouds is considered a State Park. And any drone flights in state parks require written permission...

Remote Controlled Aircraft Permit | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

State Parks allows the use of remote controlled aircraft, also known as drones or unmanned aircraft systems, on a limited basis. Permits are required for each instance of their use.

www.parks.wa.gov

REMOTE CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT PERMIT​

Washington State Parks allows the use of remote controlled aircraft, also known as drones or unmanned aircraft systems, on a limited basis. Permits are required for each instance of their use. For adequate processing time, please submit your permit application to the park 60 days prior to the date you plan to fly your remote controlled aircraft.