Parking lots

[mavic3usa]

You might simply ask the owner/manager of the parking lot if they would allow you to fly from their private lot. You might even offer to provide them an aerial shot of the parking lot for letting you fly there. Sometimes the simplest answer is asking the simplest question from the right person, the owner/manager of the property. Never know it might even make you a connection that drums up some future business.

Unfortunately most of us do not have part 107 and have zero interesting in making business connections, providing footage to anyone, or revealing our identifies to anyone.

This answer does not rely to anyone in particular: I understand the rationale in asking and I believe there are some friendly flyers who live in friendly places where it makes sense to reach out to others and ask permission whether it is required or not. However, my only simple objection is it creates an unrealistic expectation that a drone flyer could/should/must/might ask before they fly and while this may be true for commercial flyers who are professionals who like to conduct business in a "respectable" manner consistent with their trade, it doesn't always apply to the recreational drone pilot who spots an interesting photo opportunity or the fpv flyer who catches a glimpse of an abandoned building. Doesn't really make sense to seek out the owner, have the discussion, exchange details, etc. This type of flyer is easy to say NO to, whomever you ask will likely tell you they don't have the capability to grant you the permission, etc. This type of flyer is spontaneous and will just fly for a few minutes, get their shot, and you're gone with a focus on don't bother anyone, do hurt anyone, don't climb any fences or open any gates, don't destroy any property, obey the signs, obey the police if they show up, leave it exactly like you found it....and no hard feelings. Who can say no to that?

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

Unfortunately most of us do not have part 107 and have zero interesting in making business connections, providing footage to anyone, or revealing our identifies to anyone.

This answer does not rely to anyone in particular: I understand the rationale in asking and I believe there are some friendly flyers who live in friendly places where it makes sense to reach out to others and ask permission whether it is required or not. However, my only simple objection is it creates an unrealistic expectation that a drone flyer could/should/must/might ask before they fly and while this may be true for commercial flyers who are professionals who like to conduct business in a "respectable" manner consistent with their trade, it doesn't always apply to the recreational drone pilot who spots an interesting photo opportunity or the fpv flyer who catches a glimpse of an abandoned building. Doesn't really make sense to seek out the owner, have the discussion, exchange details, etc. This type of flyer is easy to say NO to, whomever you ask will likely tell you they don't have the capability to grant you the permission, etc. This type of flyer is spontaneous and will just fly for a few minutes, get their shot, and you're gone with a focus on don't bother anyone, do hurt anyone, don't climb any fences or open any gates, don't destroy any property, obey the signs, obey the police if they show up, leave it exactly like you found it....and no hard feelings. Who can say no to that?

Good point, Just providing one of many answers to whoever it applies to and wants to go that route.

 

[GFields]

that a drone flyer could/should/must/might ask before they fly

Regardless of the type of pilot (Part 107 or recreational) if you fly on private property you should get permission to do so. Ignoring to is one more thing that gives drone pilots a bad rap. If the parking lot is vacant and the owner cannot be found, I agree.

 

[Aerophile]

What is this "common sense" thing so many of you refer to?

 

[GFields]

common sense

Common sense is usually the simplest and most direct account of a situation. It is the knowledge and experience which most people have, or should have. The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as, "the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way".

 

[StevenBrodsky]

Absolutely not true.

I guess I embellish. But you certainly can be asked to leave, If you don't the police can arrest you for tresspassing.

 

[Droning on and on...]

What is this "common sense" thing so many of you refer to?

Can't help you if you don't have any

It's a concept most people understand, and has been aound at least 2000 years: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Most people get this. Those that don't end up having a lot of friction with the rest of humanity.