Which type of permission is required prior to conducting sUAS operations on property that belongs to someone else?

• A. Written permission prior to conducting sUAS operations on property that belongs to someone else.
• B. Oral permission prior to any operation.
• C. Public notification instead of permission.
• D. No permission is required.

Answer: (A)

If you’re operating a sUAS on property you don’t own, you must obtain permission from the property owner before you begin. Written permission is best because it creates a verifiable record of consent and can spell out any conditions (where you can fly, takeoff and landing spots, times, and any restrictions). This helps protect you from potential trespass claims and liability if something goes wrong. Oral permission can be disputed and is harder to prove, and public notification does not authorize entry or operations on private land. So, you need written permission prior to conducting operations on someone else’s property.