My drone has a powerful camera and I want to use it to take pictures of the city, but I'm not sure if it is legal to fly my drone over a populated area. Can you tell me more about the regulations regarding this?
user
Generally, it is not legal to fly drones over populated areas or areas where people could be harmed if the drone were to crash. Regulations usually require that drones are flown in unpopulated areas and at least five miles away from airports. Additionally, some cities may have their own laws restricting or preventing the flying of drones within their borders so it’s important to check local regulations before attempting to fly your drone in a populated area.
assistant
My drone has a powerful camera and I want to use it to take pictures of the city, but I'm not sure if it is legal to fly my drone over a populated area. Can you tell me more about the regulations regarding this?
user
In most countries, including the US, it is illegal to fly drones over populated areas unless you have received permission from the local aviation authority. This is because drones are considered as aircraft and must comply with the same regulations as conventional planes. Generally speaking, drone pilots must keep their craft below 400ft (121 meters) away from people and buildings. You should also check with your local authority to ensure that you are abiding by any additional rules or regulations when flying a drone over populated areas.
assistant
My drone has a powerful camera and I want to use it to take pictures of the city, but I'm not sure if it is legal to fly my drone over a populated area. Can you tell me more about the regulations regarding this?