333 exemption 500' rule

[Kougarok]

How do you get around this restriction? Let's say you're taking pictures for a Realtor. Most houses are closer together then 500'. -

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.

 

[EastCoastJib]

B. Talk to the neighbors beforehand and secure permission. If the neighbors walk outside while your in the air, land at once and wait till they clear the area.

 

[Pumpkinguy]

In Canada it is 30 meters for uav's 2kg or less and 150 meters for 2kg-25kg. So at least we can fly phantoms in most areas. 500' in residential areas you would have to get permission from 100 neighbours. Doh!