Re: Off-Limits Terrain around Lobato Trestle . . .

I've shot at Lobato with my UAS many times over the years and no, it is the farthest thing from illegal. I launch on a public highway. The FAA governs our airspace not land owners. If you wish to be polite and seek an unnecessary permission from said property owner about flying over his or her land that's a very polite and nice thing to do and I've done this many times and when asked by say a charter organizer like the Friends to not fly I will also comply out of courtesy. However comma, unless FAA restrictions exist for said airspace it is not illegal at all.

FAA Part 107, please read it thoroughly before making any kind of assumptions about FAA laws and airspace regulations. It's not real difficult to understand. It's easy to find out what you are able to do and not do with your UAS according to the law.

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I use the FAA Airmap APP available for all platforms including ios, Android, and desktop which has the absolute latest regs posted and graphically for all to see. I also use LANCC for permission to fly in restricted airspace when available mostly near airports.

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Below is an excellent example of a restricted airspace


I won't elaborate on FAA restricted airspace regulations for UAS in this discussion because none exist at Lobato. It's unlikely that will change. In some rare circumstances such as major theme parks like Disney or Washington DC where there are special use laws in effect and also for anywhere when the POTUS is on arrival will the FAA shutdown all airspace for UAS.

I hope this finds all of you well and enjoy the hobby and keep it safe. Fly responsible and be kind to property owners they are our friends and they have their reasons for not allowing photogs on their land. It's a liability for them and maybe they just want to be left alone.

-Erik

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Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/2021 10:34AM by Coloradorailphotographer.