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Is it Legal to Fly a Drone over Private Property? Laws Explained - Photodoto -

Drone photography and videography are becoming big business, from real estate to special effects such as simulating views from aircraft or a bird’s eye. Aerial photography can be simply stunning and even abstract which makes for great photos.

With money out there and more and more people getting into using drones for photography, legal questions arise over what you can fly over and take photos of. In this article, I will explain the legalities of flying drones over private property and related issues.
As a general rule, it is legal to fly a drone over private property if the flight rules are followed and you fly outdoors, as property owners do not own the airspace, as long as you are not causing a nuisance or flying recklessly. Exceptions include states which passed laws restricting the flying of drones in private places.
Let’s get into the specifics and details including photographing private