Limitations on Operations Over Human Beings

In plain language

You cannot fly your drone over people unless you comply with the specific requirements for Category 1, 2, 3, or 4 operations, or unless the people are directly participating, located under a covered structure/vehicle, or you are operating over moving vehicles in accordance with § 107.145.

Requirement as structured

A remote pilot in command may conduct operations over human beings only in accordance with Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, or Category 4 operational requirements, unless an exception applies.

Original regulatory text

Except as provided in §§ 107.39(a) and (b) and 107.145, a remote pilot in command may conduct operations over human beings only in accordance with the following, as applicable: § 107.110 for Category 1 operations; §§ 107.115 and 107.120 for Category 2 operations; §§ 107.125 and 107.130 for Category 3 operations; or § 107.140 for Category 4 operations.

Applies when

country

United States

over people

yes

regulatory category

General