Aerial photography below 500ft AGL in the US
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Aerial photography below 500ft AGL in the US
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?
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?
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?
(d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. If the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface -
(1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA;
(1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA;
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Gordy The text of that regulation doesn't help to understand it unless you understand precisely what's meant by "complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA"
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Bit before my time, but didn't the Twilight Zone accident change risk assessment and have a lasting effect on aerial photography?
Gordy The text of that regulation doesn't help to understand it unless you understand precisely what's meant by "complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA"
"(d) Helicopters. Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface. In addition, each person operating a helicopter shall comply with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the Administrator."
Gordy The text of that regulation doesn't help to understand it unless you understand precisely what's meant by "complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA"
Bit before my time, but didn't the Twilight Zone accident change risk assessment and have a lasting effect on aerial photography?
Dorcey wrote a good book BTW,
It means exactly that. If the FAA has published a route, for example, New York has specific routes for helicopters, or if the FAA control tower gives you a specific routing or altitude, then you must follow that. If not, then you can fly any altitude you wish, 20 feet if you wish.
Ahh yes, the Dorcey Wingo accident. When working on movie sets or even for documentaries etc one can be issued a waiver. Where I work we have a set waiver that allows us to go as close to people/property as needed to get the shot under certain circumstances. We have listed pilots, aircraft and have to produce a "production call list" along with each shot and the FAA will issue a specific waiver. All people inside the "shot area" must be signatory to the waiver etc. Details here: Form 7711
Dorcey wrote a good book BTW, Rise and Fall of Captain Methane
Ahh yes, the Dorcey Wingo accident. When working on movie sets or even for documentaries etc one can be issued a waiver. Where I work we have a set waiver that allows us to go as close to people/property as needed to get the shot under certain circumstances. We have listed pilots, aircraft and have to produce a "production call list" along with each shot and the FAA will issue a specific waiver. All people inside the "shot area" must be signatory to the waiver etc. Details here: Form 7711
Dorcey wrote a good book BTW, Rise and Fall of Captain Methane
Additionally, one form of a 7711 waiver often comes in the form of a Motion Picture Manual, which, once approved, can simplify the waiver process and FSDO notification for frequent wavered work. See FSIMS Document Viewer
