dnddad324 Posted at 8-19 07:36
Incorrect.Some suggested reading
1st off, thats Part 107 certification, and 2nd, the very 1st paragraph states,
Subpart D—Operations Over Human Beings
Source:Amdt. No. 107–8, 86 FR 4382, Jan. 15, 2021 and there is a link that goes to here and the 1st category after Executive Summary A & B is...
a. Category 1 Operations
Category 1 operations over people are permitted using a small unmanned aircraft that: (a)
Weighs 0.55 pounds or less, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft at the time of takeoff and throughout the duration of each operation; and (b) does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate [3]human skin on impact with a human being
. Remote pilots are responsible for determining that their small unmanned aircraft does not exceed the weight threshold and ensuring that their small unmanned aircraft does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin. Furthermore, no remote pilot in command may operate a small unmanned aircraft as a Category 1 operation in sustained flight over open-air assemblies unless the operation meets the applicable remote identification requirements. The requirements for Category 1 operations over people are discussed in Section V of this preamble.That says you can fly over people under Part 107 certification, but it has to have prop guards on and be under 250g including prop guards, see the dilemma, it cannot be under 250g and have prop guards on.
As I've said, thats Part 107 thats been quoted, recreationally is different, i do not see any restrictions about flying over people in those rules, BUT, this part is interesting, number 2 of the FAA rec rules states that you Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recognized Community Based Organization (CBO). and the CBO, AMA states...
...I will avoid flying directly over unprotected people, moving vehicles, and occupied structures.
I bet not many realise that wee hiccup
