Can you fly drone over friends?

Know the Rules, Take a Test
Keep your drone within sight. Don't fly in restricted airspace. Don't fly near other aircraft, especially near airports. Don't fly over groups of people.
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Can you fly a drone over a group of people?

Never fly over people who are crowded together

A crowd is any group of people who cannot move away quickly because of the number of other people around them. Never fly over people who are crowded together, no matter what size of drone or model aircraft you have.
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Can someone take over your drone?

Drones are equipped with security features, and it's not believed that drones are hacked very often. But they are vulnerable to hacking, and anybody who uses a drone should be aware of this.
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Which of them is allowed to briefly fly their drone over the group of friends?

Sofia's drone is 8kg class C3. Which of them is allowed to briefly fly their drone over the group of friends? Answer – Both of them, as long as their friends have agreed it's OK and they fly safely.
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Can I fly my drone around my neighborhood?

TLDR – There are no federal laws against flying a drone over private property as the FAA only regulates airspace above 400 feet. However, some areas have passed local or state laws to prohibit drones over private properties. Before navigating a drone over a residence, pilots should check local laws and regulations.
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FLYING MY DRONE TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE



Can my Neighbour fly a drone over my garden?

If you fly your drone low over someone's land without their permission, you could be liable in trespass or nuisance, even if you do not personally go onto the land (although this is generally a civil rather than a criminal matter).
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What to do if a drone is over your property?

Call the police if you truly believe the drone is causing harm or being flown illegally. If the pilot is flying unlawfully without due reason or authority then you are fully within your rights to contact the police via 101.
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Can you fly a drone over a cottage?

Can a Drone Fly Over My House? Yes, in a lot of scenarios. In this instance, refer directly to the CAA and the Drone Code. If you feel they are not flying legally, contact the pilot for more information.
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Can I fly drone over motorway?

Never fly near airports (obviously), schools, churches, and stadiums. The same applies to flying around power stations, prisons and detention centres, and busy roads especially A roads and motorways. Try to find a wide open field without trees, buildings, cars, towers, trees, and other possible hazards.
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Can you fly a drone on the beach UK?

It's perfectly legal to fly your drone in a public place like a park or beach, but you have to be careful how you fly. If your drone is fitted with a camera, it's illegal to fly within 50m of people, vehicles, buildings or structures because, y'know, you seem like the sort.
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Can you shoot a drone over your property?

You definitely should not shoot down a drone! That would represent criminal damage. One day it might be possible to create a digital no-drone zone in the immediate airspace above your property. Manufacturers could be made by law to ensure their drones observe these zones.
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Can drones shoot bullets?

Dubbed kamikaze, suicide or killer drones, these unmanned aircraft don't fire missiles — they are the missiles. But unlike typical missiles, they can circle above a target, wait for the ideal moment and strike with incredible precision.
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Are drones an invasion of privacy?

Fourth, California AB 856 (2015) expands individuals right to privacy noting that if an individual is using a drone over someone's home and has the intent to knowingly capture video, pictures or sound from the person or persons at the home then that may be considered an invasion of privacy.
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Can I fly a drone without a license?

The A2 CofC licence is needed by all commercial drone pilots and most recreational pilots (dependent on the type of drone you own and how you plan to fly it). An Operational Authorisation is recommended for all commercial drone users.
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Do I need a Licence to fly a drone under 250g?

Toys, small drones and small model aircraft

You do not need to register if the drone or model aircraft you'll fly is one of the following: a toy below 250g or in C0 class. C0 class with no camera, whether it's a toy or not. below 250g with no camera and no class mark, whether it's a toy or not.
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Can I fly my drone over a road UK?

In simple terms, the regulations stated that you must not: fly over or within 150 metres of any congested area; fly over or within 150 metres of an organised open-air assembly of more than 1000 people; fly within 50 metres of people and/or property that are not under the direct control of the drone user; and.
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Are drones an invasion of privacy UK?

If your drone or model aircraft is fitted with a camera or listening device, you must respect other people's privacy whenever you use them. If you use these devices where people can expect privacy, such as inside their home or garden, you're likely to be breaking data protection laws.
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When must you always have insurance for flying your drone?

Insurance for drones and model aircraft 20kg and above

If your drone or model aircraft is 20kg or more, you must always have third party insurance, no matter what you use your aircraft for.
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How do I report drone activity?

You can report someone flying a drone inappropriately. If you believe that the drone is being used for something illegal or dangerous, you can report it to the local first responders. If you believe that the drone pilot isn't following FAA rules, you can report it to your local FAA district office.
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Can you fly drones under 250g anywhere?

No, you still cannot fly a drone under 250g anywhere you want. The only drone rule where a sub-250g drone is exempted is registration. However, you will still need to comply with all of the other rules and regulations regarding drone flying.
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How do I keep drones away from my house?

You need to know how to stop drones from flying over your house.
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Fortunately, there are several methods of protection against drones.
  1. Anti-Drone Drones. ...
  2. Anti-Drone Birds. ...
  3. Anti-Drone Jammers.
  4. Drone-Blinding Lasers.
  5. Drone Detection Systems. ...
  6. Drone Hijacks. ...
  7. Drone Surveillance Laws.
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How often do drones crash?

How many times have you crashed your drone? Some other experts estimate that one-third of all drone owners will at some point crash their drones. For some people, for example, a crash can happen once every 3 years or even 5 years. Inexperienced pilots may crash their drones much more frequently than this.
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How can a laser take down a drone?

Lasers can inhibit the vision of the drone pilot if they emit their bright narrow beams of light to blind the camera. As a result, the drone pilot's view through the camera feed will be disrupted. This might further cause the pilot to lose control of the drone, leading to a collision or crash.
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Are drones illegal?

You can fly your drone or UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) in most parks and public spaces around Auckland without a permit, except where listed below. Before you fly your drone in public spaces, check the map showing controlled airspace on the Airshare website.
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