Cinematography : UAVs by Chris Palmer

UAV Regulations Are you aware of federal regulations regarding the commercial use of UAVs, including aerial cinematography? - Operator must possess a pilot certificate, private pilot or above. - Operator must have a Certificate of Authorization or Waiver - Operations may only take place during daylight and in VFR conditions - Qualified visual observer(s) must be present to assist the operator - Operator must maintain visual line of sight with the UAV at all times. - First Person View (FPV) operation of UAV is not permitted - Operations prohibited within Class B airspace - Operations within Class C, D or within E or G with control towers may only take place with permission of Air Traffic Control authority and in compliance with the COA and operating requirements imposed by ATC including two-way communications with ATC, filing of NOTAMs, and compliance with any other limitations imposed by ATC. I have prepared detailed risk assessments and safety protocols for production UAV operations. To learn more about how I can help improve the safety of your project, contact me. Filmtvrisk.blogspot.com FAA UAV FAQ https://www.faa.gov/uas/faq/#qn4