About this episode
Which are the best drones for flying over people? What are the drone laws for flying over people? Today’s show is about flying drones over people. Specifically, our caller for today, Bryan would like to know if there are any drones available in the market that comply with all the regulatory requirements for flying over people. Great question, Bryan. And certainly, not a straightforward one. We start this show by referencing the RaceDay Quad lawsuit challenging drone remote-id. Next up, you will learn how drones are currently classified into 3 distinct categories – 1, 2, and 3. Which category does your drone fall into? Towards the end of the show, Paul shares why DJI’s Phantom series is best suited for those flying over people. And we also have an interesting discussion on whether or not drone parachutes result in enhanced airspace safety. Don’t miss out on this one. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [04:16] Today's question is about flying drones over people [05:19] Will remote-id make it easier to fly over people? [09:16] About Race day Quad's lawsuit challenging the FAA and remote ID [13:05] Flying over people under category 1 regulations [14:06] Will drone propellers on DJI drones lacerate skin and violate category 1 regulations? [18:36] Which drones fall under category 2? Can you fly category 2 drones over people? [20:46] What is the threshold to determine that your drone is safe to be flown over people? Learn about injury severity limit and other important parameters [22:48] Why DJI Phantom’s series is so well suited for flying over people [23:14] Do drone parachutes make it easier to fly over people?