Airspace question...

[shooter505]

Is there anything to prevent a government agency from flying a quadcopter for a photographic mission (no profit gained) per "hobby" rules without having a COA in place?

 

[SanCap]

Is there anything to prevent a government agency from flying a quadcopter for a photographic mission (no profit gained) per "hobby" rules without having a COA in place?

Yes, Public Operations (Governmental)

 

[shooter505]

Yes, Public Operations (Governmental)

Thanks, but...bummer.

 

[SanCap]

Are you part of a government agency trying to do something?

 

[licensed pilot]

Is there anything to prevent a government agency from flying a quadcopter for a photographic mission (no profit gained) per "hobby" rules without having a COA in place?

UAVs can only be flown under one of these three:

• Public Operations (Governmental)
• Civil Operations (Non-Governmental)
• Model Aircraft (Hobby or Recreation only)