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Recent content by Matt W.

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    FAA definition of "Commercial"

    Thank you for the informative video. I'm a little confused by your comment, "keep in mind, it's for Part 107 operations". So does that mean if I'm flying recreationally, these rules don't apply? My initial thought was just that. If I'm not flying commercially, then I don't follow the part 107...
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    FAA definition of "Commercial"

    Allen, Thank you for responding and clarifying things for me. By no means am I trying to find loopholes in the rules. Safety is of utmost importance to me. There is quite a bit of confusion about what defines "flying over people". If the FAA doesn't want drones flying over people, it should be...
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    FAA definition of "Commercial"

    I’m not making this up. I flew recreationally for an outdoor event and some 107 guy complained on me because I flew over people, but my drone never was directly over a person. He told me “open air events” fall under the over people rule. But there’s nothing in writing about “open air events”...
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    FAA definition of "Commercial"

    Hello everyone. I would like to share what John from the FAA drone zone told me. He said that your intention determines what type of flight (rec vs 107) you have. Obviously, if you're getting paid, it's 107. He also told me that if your intent is to take photos and videos FOR ANY REASON-EVEN FOR...