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Your company sponsors a race team. Can you fly your drone inside the race's TFR?

No, the TFR applies to everyone without authorization.

  1. Yes, because you are a sponsor
  2. Yes, if spectators are notified
  3. No, not without FAA authorization ✔

Why: Part 107 requires remote pilots to comply with temporary flight restrictions. Being a sponsor does not exempt you, so you need a waiver or authorization.

Huh, didn't know that: The FAA says violating a TFR can lead to warnings, fines, or certificate suspension or revocation.

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Sources

  1. 14 CFR 107.47 Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas (eCFR) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.47
  2. FAA, Temporary Flight Restrictions https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions

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