Part 107
Respecting Privacy Although the new rule does not specifically deal with privacy issues in the use of drones, and the FAA does not regulate how UAS gather data on people or property, the FAA is acting to address privacy considerations in this area. The FAA strongly encourages all UAS pilots to check local and state laws before gathering information through remote sensing technology or photography.
As part of a privacy education campaign, the agency will provide all drone users with recommended privacy guidelines as part of the UAS registration process and through the FAA’s B4UFly mobile app. The FAA also will educate all commercial drone pilots on privacy during their pilot certification process; and will issue new guidance to local and state governments on drone privacy issues. The FAA’s effort builds on the privacy “best practices” (PDF) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration published last month as the result of a year-long outreach initiative with privacy advocates and industry.
One thing I want to add, is hostile landowners. We had an incident where an individual claimed we were stalking him while conducting flights. He threatened our sUAS Pilot. Upon consulting the local PD, they advised we not fly over his property any longer. The best part? We were within 20' of his boundary, but never over his property. The location illusion of a drone at 200' is easy to confuse. Public education and keeping them informed is key, but this particular individual hopped a 6' wall to confront us. That is difficult to address.
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