Can I Fly My Drone Without Checking TFRs?

In this video, we answer the question of if you can fly your drone without checking temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). We explain what TFRs are and the different types of restrictions that come along with them.
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0:00 Introduction
0:33 What is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
1:55 Long Form TFRs
2:33 Recap
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[@tronziebit]

If the stadium is empty, and there is no TFR, can a pilot fly recreationally?

[@rogerhummel3023]

What if one is a recreational drone pilot and there is a construction site in class B airspace and yet has permission to take pictures and video? Is it okay in this case?

[@lstownley]

If you're taking pictures for the construction site, you're not a recreational pilot.

[@MrJuice315]

@@lstownley wouldnt this be true only if you're charging them?

[@DroneLakeGuy]

⁠@@MrJuice315 no, doesn’t matter if you’re paid or not. Are you flying for business, a commercial enterprise, or non-profit work? If the answer is yes, then it requires Part 107 certificate.

[@DroneLakeGuy]

www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/user_identification_tool

[@user-ug1dn8zy5w]

​@@MrJuice315 Read the rules of 44809 rec flying. FAA specifically says a rec pilot can only fly recreational and they even say checking your roof or gutters are not recreational. See people flying like when a house is being built. Still not purely recreational. Want to go outside of such restrictions, get your 107 and your free to do any of those things.