I'm am currently looking to close the loop on actual transparent (local and federal) regulations on sUAS/drone operations.  Being that the sUAS/drone recreational and commerical industry has increased significantly over the past few years, overall law enforcement and cultural mindset has not caught up as of yet, hence why drones are easily made out to be the current 'boogey man' and seemingly a larger threat than illegal handguns.
Here in NYC, there seems to be conflicting regulations and the local authorities fan the flames of fear onto the unknowing public.  What are your experiences in your areas?

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I was expecting much more input than this.  So going from many other threads and posts, I take it that other sUAS operators 'wing it' when it comes to regulations?

I've asked local law enforcement what are the rules and regulations that we have locally. We also have a few commercial drone pilots in the area as well as a bunch of hobbyist pilots. I try and talk with them and read a lot so I can try and stay within the rules.

Burmman Posted at 6-30 10:00
I've asked local law enforcement what are the rules and regulations that we have locally. We also have a few commercial drone pilots in the area as well as a bunch of hobbyist pilots. I try and talk with them and read a lot so I can try and stay within the rules.

I appreciate the response.  Sometimes I just want to fly without local restrictions for some really nice shots.  I do however, want to be in the right, just in case someone wants to approach me about flying.  Being armed with knowledge, regulations PLUS the part 107 is super valuable.

    Is a big Yes from me,
  the place where I live "Macao”, surrounded by 2 international airports plus heliports and their NFZ literary covers almost entirely all city territory which is about 10.89 sq miles. (rest of the area is open ocean and boundary with Mainland China).
  So even if I want to fly in my kitchen, I should apply permit (I am not joking)
  Yes, can also apply self-unlocking on DJI website,  which I still need to inform the airport authorities about my  planned fly in case my drone may crash a plane passing over my kitchen bench.
  I should probably move somewhere in the middle of Sahara Desert.
  
  

akozc Posted at 10-7 21:56
Is a big Yes from me,
  the place where I live "Macao”, surrounded by 2 international airports plus heliports and their NFZ literary covers almost entirely all city territory which is about 10.89 sq miles. (rest of the area is open ocean and boundary with Mainland China).
  So even if I want to fly in my kitchen, I should apply permit (I am not joking)

I just checked Macao/Macau out on the map.  That looks/sounds like a great place for some fantastic aerial footage, too bad that they are so restrictive.  I thought NYC was bad, but it sounds pale in comparison with your location.

No, because the *only* regulatory body in control of the National Airspace System is the FAA.  Townships, etc. have *no authority* over airspace.

dr6583 Posted at 12-17 13:00
No, because the *only* regulatory body in control of the National Airspace System is the FAA.  Townships, etc. have *no authority* over airspace.

Well, I should qualify that answer to the US as many here are from other countries.  That said, in the US I highly recommend Pilot Institute.  Their trainer not only knows just about every US reg on drones, he is also a private pilot instructor.  He has lots of free content and the best part 107 training course for the money if you're ever interested in that.  Weekly drone news updates, etc.  Really one of the best drone sites put together i have seen.

This video is a little dated, but does an excellent job explaining what you can and cannot do without a Remote Pilot (part 107) license.  For example, is it ever possible to be paid for your footage without a part 107?  The answer may surprise you.  It's a good refresher for us all:

dr6583 Posted at 12-17 13:00
No, because the *only* regulatory body in control of the National Airspace System is the FAA.  Townships, etc. have *no authority* over airspace.

True, but locals have control over land. Where and when you can take off and land. Same as a National Park. You can fly over, but not take off, land or control from NPS land.

Mobilehomer Posted at 12-19 07:26
True, but locals have control over land. Where and when you can take off and land. Same as a National Park. You can fly over, but not take off, land or control from NPS land.

Good point

Neo Supreme, here in the Los Angeles area of the California state in the U.S., I think I would either confuse the local officials, or possible alert them of another place to cause problems, I do NOT include them in anything I do.

Bob-Mini-2 Posted at 1-10 13:41
Neo Supreme, here in the Los Angeles area of the California state in the U.S., I think I would either confuse the local officials, or possible alert them of another place to cause problems, I do NOT include them in anything I do.

I agree 100% with this statement. .