UAS over Schools, Prisons, and churches

[y2khardtop]

First of all, I know my state NC has specific rules regarding flying near prisons.

I'm a private Pilot and part 107 UAS pilot, and I don't remember any specific limitation regarding flying over schools and churches. However, many of the airspace warning apps seem to point out every single school and church, pretty much everywhere that I go.

Are there specific regulation regarding schools and churches from and FAA standpoint. I realize there are PRIVACY issues involved, but I'm talking about a closed facility with no people. I'm NOT talking about flying over a football game, but perhaps launching from a school parking lot to film a nearby landmark.


Thank you

 

[Just_nick]

Check your state laws. Texas is not very friendly with drone pilots doing things against people's will, so it entirely depends on your location.

 

[y2khardtop]

I should have mentioned that, I have an NC UAS Permit also, and don't remember seeing it on the test or the study materials. As I stated the intent isn't to spy on people, but schools and churches around here generally welcome community usage. I'm looking for any FAA Rulings

 

[barefootbeachcombing]

For schools and churches, it's just an advisory warning. It's not illegal.

 

[y2khardtop]

Thank you, there are sooooo many schools and churches here in the "Bible Belt" that it really creates more trouble than it's worth.

 

[BigAl07]

The FAA doesn't go down to the level of "schools & churches". You'll just want to think about privacy and trespassing issues for those locations.

What's ironic is that "school yards" is where many of us learned to fly R/C airplanes back in the day. Now "Drones" are such a buzz word that many schools are now posting "No Drones allowed" signs.