ASRS 2279485
ACN 2279485 · 2025-08 · DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Part 107 UAS pilot reported flying over people and was not sure if it was compliant with Part 107.
Pilot narrative
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While creating a video of a group of people who were posing for the video, I transitioned the drone over 3 or 4 members of the group. This was done to create a pull-back reveal shot, starting from an open space encircled by the people and transitioning to a location outside the group. My understanding that sustained flight over people is not allowed but transitioning over is allowed. After a couple days I began questioning my understanding of "transitioning". After re-reading the relevant part 107 operations, I have some uncertainty over whether my actions may have constituted a deviation from the rules of part 107.
Analyst callback
Paraphrased notes from ASRS analyst follow-up calls with the reporter.
Reporter had no additional information to share.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Chart Or Publication · Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Ambiguous
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