Is it Okay to Give My Pictures Away?

[InspireBart]

I was flying at the local park today. Its a very drone-friendly park. I stay away from people and don't fly over them or events. I don't have a Part 107 and fly and do photos for myself.

Today while I flying a Supervisor from the City came over and asked if I could take some Aerial Photos of their "Tree Chipping" Event and email them the pictures. Their were the city workers, the public there as well unloading trucks.

Can I send these pictures to her without getting into any trouble with the FAA?

 

[MichaelS]

Yes, you can.

 

[ISP5557]

You would not be in trouble, but the City can be. If you were to take the images/video without them asking and give them the images/video then there is no problem. Once they asked you to assist, then you became an agent for a public entity and need a COA in order to do it. Do I think anything will bad will come about it, No. But I would not get into the habit of providing images to a public entity whenever they ask. The FAA will see that as an end around the COA process.