I own and operate my own residential A/V firm. A big part of our summer business is outdoor landscape audio systems, and in recent years, we are installing more outdoor TVs as well. I would like to take videos for our site, but am unsure if a Part 107 is required if I am shooting the video myself for my own business and not being paid to do this work for others. I suspect yes, as it is commercial use, but it is a bit of a gray area so unsure.
Part 107 required?
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Macoman is absolutely correct. Your example is very close to one that the FAA uses in its FAQs. Because it supports a business (whether compensated or not) it is commercial activity that requires Part 107.
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Unfortunately Lakelegobot, that won't do it in the eyes of the FAA. They have made it clear that if a hobbyist gives a video to someone that is then used in support of a business, the original flight is considered commercial and should have been done under Part 107. Bottom line is simple - any use of video or images in support of a business is commercial regardless of who took it, whether money or compensation was exchanged, or the original intent of the flight.
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One slight correction - the FAA has clarified that it is the original intent of the flight that matters, and that material produced during a recreational flight that subsequently turns out to have non-recreational uses is allowed. That's not a strategy that is going to work on a regular basis though.
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