Originally Posted by
FairWeatherFlyer
What's the procedure in the US to ask the FAA for permission for helicopter-based aerial photography below 500ft above-ground-level in areas where the 500ft rule (from
91.119) would be broken? I don't need to do this I'm just curious how much process, risk assessment and record keeping there is around this?
You don't need permission below 500ft in a helicopter :-)