Getting authorization in a zero cell

aerialimagery · Feb 8, 2019

Is it any easier now to get authorization in a zero cell?

How long does it take?

The last time I tried do to that through that service (I can't remember the name) there was no definite time frame and no possibility for planning.

I've posted where I want to go (black dot).

LUIS MARTINEZ · Feb 11, 2019

I suppose it depends on the volume of traffic at that airport. I did get authorization in a -0- grid once, but had to stay well below 100 feet. Nothing to lose by asking, they may work with you.

aerialimagery · Feb 11, 2019

Thanks for the response. I realize now I'll have to do this by manned aircraft. The property is very large and needs to be photographed from at least 400 feet, and they probably would not give that to me anyway.

LUIS MARTINEZ · Feb 11, 2019

I've been approached with huge jobs and I refer them to a local manned aircraft operation. Dirty Harry summarized it best; a good man has got to know his limitations.

aerialimagery · Feb 11, 2019

99.8% of my aerial photography work has been from airplanes and helicopters. I had a pretty good business until drones came along.

LUIS MARTINEZ · Feb 11, 2019

aerialimagery said:
99.8% of my aerial photography work has been from airplanes and helicopters. I had a pretty good business until drones came along.

aerialimagery · Feb 11, 2019

Yeah I have a drone now. So does everybody else...

BigAl07 · Feb 12, 2019

aerialimagery said:
Is it any easier now to get authorization in a zero cell?

How long does it take?

The last time I tried do to that through that service (I can't remember the name) there was no definite time frame and no possibility for planning.

I've posted where I want to go (black dot).

Here's a related thread that could have some additional information . . . .
FAA UAS facility maps - can you get authorization to fly in the ”0 feet” grids?