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How low and close will we be able to get to the scenery?

We have authority from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly at the lowest altitude allowed under new regulations, which is 500 feet above the surface at site specific locations. We can also transition at 1,000 feet while going to and from various points of interest, excluding residential areas. FAA regulations (Part 136, Appendix A) require that all operators fly at least 1,500 feet above the surface, unless they have the authority to fly at a lower altitude as we are authorized to do.