Can a Drone Legally Fly Over Your House?

With drones in the news a lot lately, there are many questions as to where they can and can't fly in the United States. This video answers the question about flying over private property. With the holidays upon us, there will be even more drones flying above.

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[Dpixtion]

The sad thing is is 98% of the people watching this video already know all the rules because we fly and we follow the rules. This video needs to be seen on TV ABC NBC CBS so people are aware of the laws and the rules.

[dandahermitseals]

I'm an, 80 yrs old rancher in the N E washington mountains. I have a house full of drones. Too old to straddle a pony to ride the miles of my fences and scout for strays. So now I just sit in the shade while my drone flies to way points checking and doing a 360 degree pan at each. It records while I watch it live. I'm not a criminal. Just an old rancher feeding Americans and tending my fences and livestock. Without my drones I couldn't continue to keep those steaks and burgers coming to town. Also my drones never exit my fence lines. Flying over my own land.relax city people Not a foreign air raid. Haha Dandahermit❤😂😂😂😂😂😅

[olivertwist]

I live in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois. I have enjoyed flying drones for many years, and your channel was one of the first I watched, from which I learned so much. Thank you! Last year, while selling one of my drones, I was demonstrating it in my backyard to a friend who was interested. Within 30 minutes after the demonstration, two sheriff's deputies arrived in my driveway, claiming that I had flown my drone over a neighbor's property (now nicknamed Nasty North) You are correct that most law enforcement officers are often uninformed about drone regulations. I denied the accusation and provided my FAA number and certificate for flying. Back to the neighbors they went. 🤭

[BeNice]

Keep these drone videos coming. Enjoy watching them

[MoaByte-vz]

It's uneasy to see a drone fly over you. As a pilot, i was put at ease after seeing what i see while flying and what gets captured on video.
In most cases, if you see a drone, you are just a part of the scenery, even if naked, and nobody cares. If in doubt, just smile and wave.

[RockPreservationSociety]

I was out flying the other day and had some hunter fly up to me in his truck and tell me I was breaking the law and committing the crime of hunter harassment because they were apparently pheasant hunting somewhere in the vicinity of my drone that was hundreds of feet in the air. I laughed in his face and he wasn't very happy about it. I told him, I dont know who you are, where you are hunting, and I have never seen you before in my life with my eyes, or with the cameras on my drone. I told him, I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing, if you feel I am violating some law, you can feel free to call the police and let them handle it. He peeled out of the parking lot in a huff and I never heard from him, or the police again.

So often people try to bully or intimidate you to stop doing what you are doing. You have to stand up to them!

[TonyVRailfanning]

I’ve been flying a drone for 5 years filming trains in some of the most scenic areas of Canada and there is no better tool for the job than a drone. Only once ever had anyone question my reasons for being over their property and I just smiled and said I’m a licensed pilot and can fly in this area and am just filming the train. He left and never heard from him again. I’ve even had local police stop and they were more fascinated by the video the drone captured than anything else.

[Dogfather]

There were no questions on my Part 107 exam regarding flying over property (that I remember). To me that makes it pretty clear that FAA thinks that it’s well understood that the airspace is its jurisdiction. Whether that is as clear to others in state and local governments is something different. Whoever suggested that FAA has some work to do conveying the rights of UAS operators is on target. Thanks for posting!

[SuccessiveApproximations-Intl]

I think it was one of your videos where you had an FAA official in an interview, where he said (para) " You might have thought you bought a toy, but what you really bought was an aircraft" This has stuck with me since I heard it. Great video, thanks for your content, it's been very informative!

[Ludlowdroneguy]

Keep up the great work I'm a Part 107 pilot and really enjoy what you do. I just subscribed $. Well worth it to stay in tuned to the drone world.

[dronebuzz]

The video intro (set up) is excellent Russ! Explaining the rules that underlie your presentation is a move that helps set the stage to relieve tensions brought about the arguers and aggressors! Smart content! Timely and most relevant! Merry Christmas and much respect, T ;-)

[dafarmer]

Thank you for this information. A drone was hovering high up over my backyard, and I needed to know if it was legal. This is the second time this has happened.

[billykyle]

I will save everyone 12 minutes and 42 seconds: YES

[falcongenix]

Love the channel! Can you make a short video regarding having the proper documents prepared in case of law enforcement contact or people who think it is illegal to fly when it isn’t? Basically like a “Before you Fly: Preparedness” video. Thank you, and again love the channel it is so informative and fun to watch.

[acrowe]

Looking into it more, you use apps like DJI fly, and a person can set geofence data. This will not work on all drones, but it will require any dji drones to notify the user that this area is controlled. As well as other flight data apps allow you to set this as well. You can set minimum flying hights. Now, any user can bypass these. But most will honor your wishes and just fly around it.

[webingerphoto]

Merry Christmas Russ…another A+ informational video! (Prayers)

[avianorobc]

Russ, thank you for raising this thought-provoking question. In my opinion, local governments should not have the authority to create laws governing the airspace over their towns, cities, or states. The responsibility for airspace regulation should remain solely with the Federal Government, and here's why:

Allowing each local government to establish its own airspace rules would lead to significant confusion and operational challenges, particularly for aviation and drone operators. For example, consider a commercial flight traveling from California to New York. If every local jurisdiction along the route had its own set of airspace laws, the flight crew would face the nearly impossible task of complying with a patchwork of regulations. This lack of uniformity could compromise safety, efficiency, and the viability of air travel.

The Federal Government, through the FAA, ensures consistency, safety, and oversight across the nation's airspace. A single governing body allows for a standardized framework that supports safe and predictable operations for all airspace users, whether they are commercial airlines, drone operators, or hobbyists.

Maintaining this centralized authority is essential to preventing the chaos that could arise from fragmented, conflicting regulations. It provides clarity, fosters innovation, and upholds the safety and integrity of our national airspace system.

[weirdmark]

Good video. Lots of good info and well presented.

[djwak]

Russ, thanks for all you’re doing during these crazy times. 👍
Have a great Holiday Season !

[jamnmark]

I don't know how much clearer you can make Russ. If they still want to argue after watching this video, well, there's just no explaining it to them and they are the ones that just have to find out the hard way. I just hope no one gets hurt in the process.

Merry Christamas to you and your family.