Category 3 Operations Over People Conditions

In plain language

You can only fly a Category 3 drone over people if you are in a closed or restricted area where everyone has been warned, OR if you do not hover/linger over anyone who isn't directly involved in the flight (unless they are inside a vehicle or under a protective structure).

Requirement as structured

A remote pilot in command may only operate a Category 3 small unmanned aircraft over people if the operation is within a closed- or restricted-access site with notice, or if the aircraft does not maintain sustained flight over non-participants who are unprotected.

Original regulatory text

Additionally, a remote pilot in command may only operate a small unmanned aircraft over people if: The operation is within or over a closed- or restricted-access site and all people on site are on notice that a small UAS may fly over them; or The small unmanned aircraft does not maintain sustained flight over any person unless that person is participating directly in the operation or located under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from a falling small unmanned aircraft.

Applies when

country

United States

category

Category 3

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General