Drone Liability Waiver
A property-owner liability waiver for drone/aerial operations, covering Part 107 compliance, risk acknowledgment, damage release, indemnification, and insurance disclosure for real estate photographers and drone operators.
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What is the Drone Liability Waiver?
The Drone Liability Waiver is a property-owner-facing release agreement used by FAA Part 107-certified drone operators and real estate photographers before conducting aerial UAV operations at a private property. It documents the property owner's acknowledgment of inherent flight risks, releases the operator from certain damage claims, establishes indemnification for third-party and neighboring-property incidents, and discloses the operator's commercial drone liability insurance coverage.
When should you use this form?
The Drone Liability Waiver should be used before every commercial drone flight conducted over or near private residential or commercial property — including real estate listing shoots, 3D exterior capture sessions, Matterport scan fly-arounds, and construction progress documentation. It is especially important when the property sits near neighboring structures, has restricted airspace considerations, or when HOA rules or local ordinances require documented authorization before flight operations begin.
What's included in this template?
- Parties and scope identifying the FAA Part 107 operator and property owner
- Acknowledgment of FAA Part 107 compliance and certification status
- Enumerated inherent risks: weather, mechanical failure, RF/GPS interference, and obstructions
- Release of property-damage claims with a gross negligence carve-out
- Indemnification clause covering third-party and neighboring-property claims
- Insurance coverage disclosure with per-occurrence limit field
- No-fly zone and airspace authorization warranties by the property owner
- Flight cancellation and weather policy, governing law, and voluntary execution signature block
How do I fill out this form?
- Open the form at forms.wgan.info. Navigate to forms.wgan.info and locate the Drone Liability Waiver template in the real estate photography or drone operations category, then click to open the online form.
- Enter operator and property details. Fill in the drone operator's business name, FAA Part 107 certificate number, scheduled flight date, and the full property address where UAV operations will occur.
- Specify insurance and flight parameters. Enter the commercial drone liability insurance per-occurrence limit and confirm any no-fly zone, HOA, or local ordinance details relevant to the property's airspace.
- Review all acknowledgment sections. Read through the inherent-risks list, the property-damage release, the gross negligence exception, and the indemnification clause to confirm all fields accurately reflect the planned operation.
- Download the completed waiver. Submit the form to generate the finalized document, then download the PDF or print-ready file directly from the confirmation screen at forms.wgan.info.
- Collect property owner signature before flight. Present the downloaded waiver to the property owner or authorized representative for signature and dating prior to the start of any UAV flight operations on-site.
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What this form covers
1. Parties and Scope
This Drone Liability Waiver is entered into as of the scheduled flight date by and between your drone operation business (the "Operator"), holding FAA Part 107 certification, and the undersigned property owner or authorized representative ("Property Owner"). It applies to all UAV operations at the specified Property address.
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3. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks
Property Owner expressly acknowledges risks including:
- **Adverse weather** — wind gusts, precipitation, rapid visibility changes - **Mechanical/electronic failure** — batteries, motors, or control systems - **RF or GPS interference** — signal loss between pilot and aircraft - **Physical obstructions** — power lines, branches, or structures not visible from the ground - **Wildlife and third-party interference** during active flight operations
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4. Release of Claims — Property Damage
Subject to the **gross negligence exception**, Property Owner releases the Operator and all Released Parties from claims for damage to landscaping, roofing, gutters, exterior fixtures, vehicles, fencing, pools, and outbuildings occurring during flight operations.
This release **does not** apply where damage results from the Operator's conscious and voluntary disregard of reasonable care standards.
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5. Indemnification — Third-Party and Neighboring Property Claims
Property Owner agrees to indemnify and defend the Operator against claims brought by owners, occupants, or guests of **neighboring properties** arising from the Property Owner's authorization of drone operations, any condition of the Property that contributed to an incident, or any action/inaction by the Property Owner during flight ops.
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6. Insurance Coverage Disclosure
Operator discloses commercial drone liability insurance at a stated per-occurrence limit. Property Owner is advised to verify whether their existing homeowner's or landlord's policy covers incidents from licensed drone operations conducted on-site.
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7. No-Fly Zone and Airspace Acknowledgments
Property Owner warrants the Property is not in restricted airspace without authorization, confirms no local ordinances or HOA rules prohibit drone operations, and affirms they hold legal authority to grant airspace access above the Property for commercial aerial photography.
Table of contents
- Parties and Scope
- Acknowledgment of FAA Part 107 Operations
- Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks
- Release of Claims — Property Damage
- Indemnification — Third-Party and Neighboring Property Claims
- Insurance Coverage Disclosure
- No-Fly Zone and Airspace Acknowledgments
- Flight Cancellation and Weather Policy
- Scope of Use and Deliverables
- Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Severability and Entire Agreement
- Voluntary Execution and Authorization
What's included
- FAA Part 107 compliance acknowledgment and certificate disclosure
- Inherent risk acknowledgment covering weather, mechanical, and RF interference
- Property damage release (excluding gross negligence)
- Third-party and neighboring property indemnification clause
- Commercial drone insurance coverage disclosure
- No-fly zone and airspace representation warranties
- Weather cancellation and reschedule policy
- Intellectual property ownership statement for aerial media
- Governing law, binding arbitration, and dispute resolution clause
- Voluntary execution and signatory authority confirmation
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