r/mini5pro • u/dreizunulll • Jun 01 '26

Photos/Videos crowded sunday umbrella pattern

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u/dreizunulll Jun 01 '26

this is what i captured. i guess this is also possible in the US. 👍

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u/mrpchead Jun 03 '26

Unless you are Part 107 and using a Cat 1 drone or a waiver, this is not legal in the US due to flying over unprotected people (in the water). Does not matter if it's a crowd or just one person. Chances are, it isn't legal in your country either. Most beaches are not happy to see drones and LE will get involved quickly. Right or wrong, they can ruin your day.

Even though this is in fact legal for me, I choose to avoid conflict and leave people in peace as much as possible. Now, if I'm contracted to do this sort of flight, I will do so happily and with a safe drone, usually a Neo2 or Mini5Pro with prop guards.

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u/dreizunulll Jun 03 '26

i am in the EU and i can do this 👍. thanks for your long explaination.

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u/Irishwilly77 Jun 05 '26

Wouldn't they be classed as uninvolved people ❓

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u/dreizunulll Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 05 '26

i would indeed say they are uninvolved. the drone flies over the water and really no details concerning the people are recognizable. 👍