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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions agencies ask most. Each answer links to its source.
Getting started
Do we need a waiver to fly at all?
Not for routine Part 107 flights within its limits. You need a waiver or COA for things Part 107 does not allow, such as BVLOS or some operations over people. [1]
Can a volunteer fire department use the 91.113 waiver?
FAA notes volunteer organizations are typically not public aircraft operators. Part 107 with the PSO shielded-ops waiver is the usual route. [2]
How long does a 91.113 PAO/PSO waiver last?
48 months. [3]
What if we need BVLOS in an emergency and have no waiver?
Use the FAA's Special Governmental Interest process. [4]
Buying and grants
Can we keep flying the DJI drones we already own?
Can we buy a drone with a BJA grant?
Only with prior approval and only UAS on DCMA's Blue UAS list, with no modifications or added accessories. [7]
What about FEMA preparedness grants?
FEMA treats sUAS as aircraft that need prior approval and a detailed justification, including your SOP. [8]
Where is the official Blue UAS list?
On DCMA's Blue List portal. [9]
Ohio law
When did HB 251 take effect?
Oct 6, 2026, with certain provisions effective Oct 6, 2030. [10]
Do police need a warrant to fly over a house?
If a warrant would be needed to enter or search the place in person, one is needed to observe its interior with a drone. Several warrantless uses are listed in ORC 4561.62. [6]
Is drone footage a public record?
HB 251 treats flight and surveillance data as public records unless an exemption applies. [6]
Can a police drone carry a weapon?
No. Law enforcement may not use or authorize a drone armed with any lethal weapon. [6]
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