Don't fly over people until you watch this video!
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Published 2021-04-21
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- What the regulation actually says (including the FAA definitions of sustained flight, transiting, open-air assembly, and vehicle)
- What qualifies as a Category 1, 2, or 3 drones,
- 25 examples of flying over people or moving vehicles and what the requirements are,
- Do propellers create lacerations without prop guards?
- How we got a LEGAL Category 1 drone!
- What flying over people means,
- What is kinetic energy and why it matters.
Download the cheat sheet: www.dropbox.com/s/pvthffr75hq93yb/Categories%20Che…
We went to discuss this experiment on the DSPA (www.dspalliance.org) Weekly show , find the video here: • DSPA Newscast: Episode 3 with Greg an...
Do you have questions about what we tested in this video? Leave them down there. We’ll be happy to interact.
Table of content
00:00 Introduction
01:44 What does the regulation say?
08:42 Category 1, 2, 3, 4 definitions
12:11 Does a sub-250g drone cause lacerations?
18:15 Can the DJI Mini or Mini 2 qualify as Cat 1?
20:37 Examples of operations over people and moving vehicles
28:14 What does flying over actually mean?
29:48 Kinetic Energy Discussion
32:28 Conclusion
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All Comments (21)
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I just took my first drone on my first ever flight. I logged about 2.5 seconds of flight time before causing serious injury to a human. I flew a HolyStone HS720E right into myself, and now have about 15 deep lacerations on my left hand. I was very surprised how quickly it got away from me, and how much harm it did in the process. Little whirling scalpels, these blades. This experience did more than all the strongly worded warnings in the world to open my eyes to the danger.
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Yep! Bottom line is mitigating risk. Fortunately, drones in general, have good track records with regards to minimal injuries to people, and 107 pilots are fairly conscientious people who carry a degree of responsibility and brains. Good luck everyone!
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As a novice drone enthusiastic pilot mistakes will occur. Having about 50 hours of flight time combined with an excess of beyond 300 miles flown accounts for my mm2 flights only. A dozen uav's preceed it. Gaining experience over time provides for improvement that allows me to be a better safer pilot for public safety considerations. CLEARLY BEING A MATURE EXPERIENCED UAV PILOT COMES WITH TIME. Thank you for your contribution that makes myself become a safer pre-part 107 pilot. Great info!
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I watched this when you first posted it. I came back and watched it again today because the online course that I use to study for my Part 107 did a terrible job of explaining it in their updated materials. I appreciate this video even more now.
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The regs are a big reason I’m not rushing out to upgrade. I have no plans to fly over people until I can do it inside the regs and not have the liability. Weddings can still be filmed from a short distance away from the crowd. I’ll be the one with no work because I don’t bend or break the rules.
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Great comprehensive video. Thanks for putting this out for people to see and understand what is involved with these new regs. Safe flying!
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This is definitely important information, not only to understand the rules for flying over people, but for the Part 107 Test. I took it last week, and 2 of the questions were about the categories.
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Greg, as usual, your reports are very informative. I agree with many others that those of us who are 107 certified have a good level of understanding about the rules, and for the most part are conscientious and responsible pilots. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded that we must be responsible for our decisions about where and how we fly. Thanks again for another good video.
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Thank you Greg! Another great video. This was an especially confusing topic and you made it easy to understand as is all of the material you present in your part 107 course!
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Greg thank you for taking the time to digest this for us. I guess from now on, will be better flying on desert or over the ocean...😁
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Thank you for keeping everyone updated. I passed my exam on the 12th of April after finishing your course and this is the area I really wanted clarification on. Great job and keep the videos coming!
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Thank you for taking the time to better explain the FAA regulations. It always helps to have the best understanding of sometime and not have to guess.
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People, this isn't a controlled test with thousands of dollars to spend! Greg and the team are just helping you get some in site to the "possible" damage. Thank you Greg and team! I didn't think my air 2 would produce that much kinetic energy and was assuming it would fall under cat 2. I guess not. Thanks again!
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As always Greg, very well done & thorough. Thank you!
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Great video Greg! Thanks for the info and thank you for keeping the info up to date. I think this did clear up some of the questions
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Great video and thorough explanation. Thanks for the cheat sheet as well. I haven't found a need/reason to do sustained flight over people but transitioning rears its head frequently.
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Just bought my first drone, and started doing a ton of research on what is allowed...this channel has been a HUGE help so far. I'm shocked by how many regulations there are, but at the same time...I'd rather be lawful and safe more than anything!
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Great info, Greg! Nice to know at what stage we're in on this particular regulation. However, I have no plans to fly over people even if allowed to. I like to keep my risk low and safe. Thanks!
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Thank you for making the cheat sheet not just available, but also available in Dropbox. I just downloaded the file straight to my folder. :)
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Thanks you for this very informative video. This is a very confusing subject for many Part 107 operators and you presented this material in a very clear and concise manner. Keep up the great work that you do.
