In the summer of 2014, New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney got married in Cold Spring, on the Hudson River. A photographer hired a subcontractor with a quadcopter, who filmed the wedding from above. A few weeks later, NBC and Fox News were writing about the wedding, and not about the flowers or the vows. The FAA announced it was investigating whether the ban on commercial drone flights had been violated. The irony was that the groom sat on a congressional subcommittee on aviation.
There were essentially no rules back then. There was a ban, interpreted differently by the courts, and a lot of confusion ensued.
Now it's the opposite. The rules are numerous, detailed, and change almost every year: flights over people, Remote ID, twilight, and, starting in December 2025, DJI's status in the US. The shot of the couple exiting the chapel from above is worth ten seconds in the highlight reel. A mistake with it could cost you a fine, your certificate, and your relationship with the venue that brings you three weddings a year.
This guide covers everything a working wedding videographer needs: Part 107, flying over guests, twilight, Remote ID for the Mini, airports and national parks, DJI's status as of November 2026, insurance, and fines. And then there's the practical stuff: the venue and coordinator, the "dos and don'ts" table, noise, weather, batteries, and the timeline. We make OurStoria, a platform for delivering videos to clients, and we see where aerial footage ends up: in the couple's gallery, next to the vows and toasts. We'll talk about that at the end.
The legal section is current as of November 2026. FAA and FCC regulations change, so check faa.gov and fcc.gov before the season.
Do I Need Part 107 to Film a Wedding?
Yes. If you're being paid to film a wedding and the drone is being used for that job, it's a commercial operation, and you're flying under Part 107. It doesn't matter if the drone weighs 249 grams, if you "just added a couple of shots for free," or if the couple are your friends. The recreational exception only applies to flying for pleasure. A wedding you're billing for doesn't fall under this exception.
What's required according to the rules?
- Remote Pilot Certificate. You can obtain one from age 16. You must pass the "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small" test at an FAA-approved testing center, then apply through the IACRA system and undergo TSA screening. The test itself, according to preparatory schools, costs about $175. The FAA simply states "fee required" on its website.
- Staying current. Every 24 calendar months, you must complete a free online recurrent training course on the FAA Safety Team website (ALC-677 for most pilots). Previously, you had to travel to a center and retake the test every two years. Since 2021, it's online, free, and done in one evening.
- Drone registration. For Part 107, each drone is registered separately: $5 for three years. Registrations made for recreational flying cannot be transferred to Part 107.
- Documents on hand. If approached by a police officer, the FAA requires you to immediately show your certificate, identification, drone registration, and any authorizations or waivers for the flight.
Who's at the controls. This is a point often overlooked by studios. According to §107.12, only a certified pilot, or someone flying under the direct supervision of a certified pilot who can immediately take over control, may operate a drone. An uncertified assistant who "holds the controller" while you film the vows is a violation.
Back-of-the-napkin math. The test is about $175. Registration is $5 for three years. Recurrent training is free. Total: less than $200 for two years of working according to the regulations. The FAA fine for a single violation is up to $75,000. This is a ceiling, not a typical amount, but even the typical amounts discussed below are in the thousands.
Can You Fly a Drone Over Wedding Guests?
The short answer: almost never. And this is the main rule wedding drone pilots trip over.
§107.39 prohibits flying over a person unless they are directly participating in the operation, located under a covered structure, or inside a stationary vehicle. There is one exception: flying under one of the four "operations over people" categories introduced by the FAA in April 2021. In October 2026, the agency put it in no uncertain terms: flying over people is prohibited "for any duration," not even for a second, unless you have a drone that meets the category or a special permit (waiver).
Four categories in simple terms.
| Category | Which drone | Over wedding guests | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Up to 0.55 lb (≈250 g) and no exposed rotating parts that could cut skin | Flying over people is allowed, but sustained flight over a crowd requires Remote ID | Does your drone have exposed propellers? |
| Category 2 | Heavier, impact no greater than 11 ft-lb, has an FAA Declaration of Compliance and sticker | Same as Category 1 | Model in the FAA Declaration of Compliance System |
| Category 3 | Impact up to 25 ft-lb, declaration and sticker | Not allowed over a crowd. Flying over people is only allowed in a closed area where everyone has been warned, or without sustained flight over anyone | Declaration + closed area |
| Category 4 | Drone with an airworthiness certificate, like an airplane | Subject to operating limitations | Almost never used for weddings |
Foot-pounds here are a measure of impact energy: the lighter and slower the drone, the less damage it can cause if it falls on someone's head. For Categories 2 and 3, the manufacturer submits a Declaration of Compliance to the FAA, and the drone has a sticker.
The Mini Trap. Many people think that if a drone weighs less than 250 grams, it automatically falls into Category 1. But the rule has two conditions, the second being no exposed rotating parts that could cut skin. Most small drones have exposed propellers. If you take the rule literally, such a drone would not qualify for Category 1. Propeller guards can be installed, but the decision whether they are sufficient is yours, and you are responsible for that. A safe position for a wedding: assume your drone can't fly over people.
What counts as an "open-air assembly"? A separate restriction applies to "sustained flight over open-air assemblies," that is, prolonged flight over a crowd gathered outdoors. The FAA explains: this includes hovering overhead, flying back and forth, and circling the crowd. A single flyover from point A to point B is not included. There's no rule specifying the number of guests at which an "assembly" begins. One hundred and twenty people on the lawn during the ceremony is exactly what the rule is about, and there's no point in arguing with that at the venue.
How it works in practice. The drone doesn't hover over the guests, but to the side, over an empty lawn, water, the path to the chapel, or the parking lot. The camera is angled, so you're shooting the rows of chairs and the arch from above and to the side, not directly down. A drone's long lens, if equipped, allows you to maintain distance without losing detail.
Why it's not a formality. In August 2016, at a wedding at Searles Castle in Windham, New Hampshire, a drone flew into the tent where guests were dancing. One guest suffered a broken nose and a concussion, while another suffered a concussion and a cut requiring more than twenty stitches. The guests filed a negligence lawsuit against the groom and the company managing the venue. The venue manager later told reporters that he had warned the drone owner that flying was prohibited. The drone belonged to the groom, not a professional. But both he and the venue were sued, and this is the story that coordinators recall when they hear the word "drone."
Can You Fly a Drone at Night Under Part 107?
You can, but there are some restrictions. And the most important thing here isn't the night itself, but the twenty minutes after sunset: the sparkler exit, silhouettes against the sky, the golden hour that ends before everyone has even reached the lawn.
The FAA divides evening into two parts.
- Civil twilight — 30 minutes after official sunset (and 30 minutes before sunrise). During this time, according to §107.29, the drone must have anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles, flashing at a rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The brightness can be reduced if this is safer. They cannot be turned off.
- Night — everything after that. In addition to the same lights, the pilot must have passed a test or completed training after April 6, 2021, when a section on night flights was added to the program. If you have an older certificate but have since completed the online recurrent training, you're already in good shape.
What it looks like at a wedding. Sunset at 7:42 PM. First dance on the lawn at 7:50 PM, and the sparkler exit at 8:05 PM. Both events take place at dusk. This means the drone needs a strobe light visible from three miles away (the built-in light on the body is usually insufficient for this; check the specs), and it's on for the entire flight.
Not over the sparklers. A sparkler exit is a corridor of guests. The same over-people rule applies: shoot from the side and from behind, not over the corridor.
Do Sub-250g Drones Need Remote ID for Commercial Use?
Yes, if you fly under Part 107. This is the second pitfall with small drones.
The FAA only exempts drones of 0.55 pounds or less flown under the recreational exception from registration. As soon as a Mini is flown at a paid wedding, it falls under Part 107, meaning it must be registered. And anything registered or required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID rule.
What is Remote ID? The FAA calls it a digital license plate. During flight, the drone broadcasts its ID, coordinates, and the pilot's location. The signal can be received by police, site security, and anyone with a smartphone and the appropriate app. Compliance became mandatory in September 2023, and on March 16, 2024, the FAA stopped offering concessions to those who hadn't prepared in time. Since then, flying without Remote ID can mean a fine and the suspension or revocation of a certificate.
How to comply. For a wedding, there are two viable options: a drone with a built-in Standard Remote ID (check the model by serial number in the FAA Declaration of Compliance System) or a separate transmitter module on an older drone. The third option, flying within special FRIA zones, is not suitable for weddings. And a detail regarding Part 107: hobbyists register one number for all their drones, while Part 107 pilots register each drone or module separately, with a Remote ID serial number. Two drones in a case means two registrations.
Why this is a plus. Remote ID allows venue security to quickly determine who is flying and where they are standing. If everything is in order, you are the pilot with the certificate and paperwork, whom the coordinator can easily show to the manager.
Can You Fly a Drone Near an Airport?
You can, but only with an authorization, and near an airport, this is often granted with a ceiling well below 400 feet.
First, the basic limits. According to §107.51, a drone may fly no higher than 400 feet above ground, no faster than 100 mph, and with visibility of at least 3 miles. For a wedding, 400 feet is almost never necessary: the best shots of the venue are usually taken much lower.
Controlled airspace. Many suburban venues are located several miles from a regional airport. If the venue is within Class B, C, or D airspace, or in the Class E surface zone around the airport, you cannot fly without prior authorization from air traffic control (§107.41). For this purpose, there is LAANC—a system through which FAA-approved apps (Aloft, Airspace Link, and others) issue authorizations in near real time. According to the FAA, LAANC is operational at 726 airports.
The app displays a grid with ceilings—0, 50, 100, 200 feet, and so on (these are UAS Facility Maps). If you need higher ceilings, you can submit a "further coordination" request up to 90 days in advance, and it will be reviewed manually. If an airport isn't connected to LAANC, permission must be requested through FAADroneZone, which also takes a long time.
Important note: LAANC only provides airspace authorization. You must check weather, NOTAMs, and temporary restrictions yourself.
TFRs—temporary restrictions. The FAA closes airspace during fires, VIP visits, and major events. For weddings, stadiums are the most common issue. During MLB, NFL, NCAA Division I football, and major auto racing events in stadiums with a capacity of 30,000 or more, a restriction is in effect within a 3 nautical mile radius and up to 3,000 feet, from one hour before to one hour after. A wedding at a country club two miles from a university stadium on a Saturday in October is exactly such a case. Check the app on the morning of the shoot, not a month in advance: TFRs appear unexpectedly.
B4UFLY is an FAA service with the same map of zones, TFRs, and national parks. It's available through apps from the same companies that make the LAANC apps.
A realistic scenario. Brooke and Daniel are getting married in a barn in Texas. The regional airport is four miles away, the site is in Class D airspace, and the LAANC grid has a ceiling of 100 feet. The videographer learned about this two weeks in advance and redesigned the plan: a low pass along the oak-lined driveway at 60 feet, a shot of the barn from 90 feet at sunset, and a flyover over the field behind the couple as they walk to the photo shoot. The sparkler exit at 8:10 PM falls at dusk, and the drone uses a strobe. The highlight ended up with four aerial shots, and none of them look compromised. (Illustrative scenario.)
Can You Fly a Drone in a National Park?
This is the most frequently asked question for elopement videographers: Yosemite, Grand Teton, Glacier, Acadia. And the simplest answer: by default, no.
In June 2014, the National Park Service (NPS) issued Policy Memorandum 14-05, which instructed park superintendents to prohibit the takeoff, landing, and flight of drones on park property. As of November 2026, the NPS website states that the ban is "still in force with a few exceptions." Violation is a misdemeanor: up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. This is not an FAA fine, but a federal criminal offense.
What to do. If a couple wants aerial footage for an elopement, look for locations on state, county, or private land (each with its own rules), or be honest that drones aren't allowed in that park. Specific park rules are published in their "superintendent's compendium" on nps.gov. Read it.
Is DJI Banned in the US?
As of November 2026, the answer is: new models are not sold in the US; existing drones can be flown. Let's break it down by date.
December 22, 2025. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all foreign-made drones and their critical components, as well as equipment listed in §1709 of the FY2025 NDAA (this section applies to DJI and Autel), to its Covered List—a list of equipment considered a national security threat. Being included in this list means one thing: a new model can no longer receive FCC radio equipment approval, and without it, it cannot be legally imported or sold in the US.
January 7, 2026. The FCC's clarifications centered on two key points: previously approved models can still be imported, sold, and used, and people can keep using the devices they own: "Consumers can continue to use the devices they lawfully purchased." Drones on the Department of Defense's Blue UAS list and drones eligible for the Buy American standard were also exempted from the ban until January 1, 2027. In June 2026, "toy drones" were also exempted.
July 2026. The FCC proposed two new steps. The first was to ban the further import and sale of already approved devices from nine companies; in footnotes, the FCC cited publications linking some of these companies to DJI. The second was to do the same for "military-grade" drones. These are proposals, not final rules. And in the first of them, the FCC specifically states that the ban would not affect the use of already purchased equipment. DJI and Autel's challenges to the December 2025 listing have not been resolved.
What does this mean for you?
- Your Mavic or Air, purchased legally, flies. The FAA doesn't differentiate drones by brand: Part 107, Remote ID, and all the above rules are the same for any drone.
- New DJI models will not officially appear in the US until the situation changes. Don't buy gray-market imports for work: the warranty and repair problems aren't worth it.
- Buy a spare drone and batteries while they're still available. The July 2026 proposals show where things are headed.
- Keep an eye on fcc.gov. Things can change in a month, and we'll keep this section updated.
Do You Need Drone Insurance for Weddings?
The FAA doesn't require insurance. It's simply not mentioned in Part 107. But this answer means nothing in practice, because insurance is required by the people who decide whether you take off.
Venues. Many venues request a certificate of insurance (COI) with the venue listed as an additional insured, meaning an additional insured party on your policy. A videographer's general liability policy often excludes drones, so a separate aviation liability policy or a supplemental policy is required. Some venues prohibit drones altogether: for example, the Dallas Convention Center's regulations prohibit any drones over the building and its grounds.
Cities. In New York City, a permit from the NYPD is required for takeoff and landing. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days in advance, the fee is $150, and the application asks for your Part 107 certificate and insurance. Other cities have their own regulations for parks, beaches, and waterfront areas. If the site is in a city park, check the city's regulations, not just the FAA's.
What to ask your insurer: Does the policy cover flights at events with guests and at dusk, and how quickly can a COI be issued for a specific site?
What Happens If You Fly a Drone Without Part 107?
The FAA is clear: unsafe or unauthorized flights carry a fine of up to $75,000 per violation. This bar was raised by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Furthermore, the agency can suspend or revoke a pilot's certificate.
The actual fines are usually smaller, but not symbolic. The FAA has reported proposing fines totaling $341,413 to twenty-seven operators. Among them: $18,200 against a man who flew an unregistered drone without a certificate in Class D airspace without authorization during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami, violating the TFR. And $7,760 against a man who flew an FPV drone over the crowd at a stadium in Cincinnati at night, also without a certificate. Note: in almost every case, there is more than one violation. No certificate, no registration, no permit, no line of sight—and each is counted separately.
And since April 2026, under the FAA's DETER program, first-time minor violations can be settled quickly.
And separately: if something goes wrong, you have 10 calendar days to report an incident involving serious injury, loss of consciousness, or damage to property exceeding $500 to the FAA (§107.9).
For a wedding videographer, a fine isn't even the main risk. The main risk is a venue that, after one incident, tells the coordinators, "We're no longer working with this studio."
Talking to the Venue and the Planner
FAA regulations determine where you can fly. The venue and coordinator determine where you will fly.
When. Upon booking, not a week in advance. If the venue prohibits drones, the couple should find out before booking a package with drone coverage. We discussed how drones appear in packages and how they are discussed with couples in the article about wedding videography packages.
What to ask the venue.
| Question | Why | Good answer |
|---|---|---|
| Are drones allowed and where can they fly? | Many have their own zones and restrictions (for example, over a pool or neighbors) | Written policy or a letter from the manager |
| Is a COI required and for what amount? | Without one, you may be turned away on the wedding day | Specific requirements and contact information |
| Are there other events that day? | Two weddings on adjacent lawns means guests you won't be able to notify | The venue's schedule for the date |
| Can I come for a site visit? | Wires, trees, and wind from the water aren't visible on the maps | Yes, on a weekday |
What to discuss with the coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for the timeline, and the drone needs windows. Tell them in advance: "I need ten minutes after the ceremony while guests are having cocktails, and five minutes before sunset with the couple by the lake." Ask the coordinator to warn guests and staff that the drone will be in the air during these minutes. This isn't a formality: if you're working under Category 3 at a closed venue, the rule explicitly requires that everyone in attendance be notified.
Show, don't promise. A coordinator who remembers the story of the tent and the broken nose isn't thinking about beauty, but about the guests. The best argument is to show how the drone looks in your finished videos: two or three aerial highlight shots, none over people. If your past weddings are available in OurStoria's client galleries, this is a link to the full wedding, which the coordinator will open on their phone between meetings. Or your portfolio at ourstoria.app/yourname, which contains up to 15 videos: it's clear that your drone is a spice, not the main course.
Include this in the contract. Drones are dependent on weather, the venue, and the FAA. Specify that aerial coverage is subject to the venue's permission, acceptable weather, and the absence of airspace restrictions, and what you will do instead if flying is not possible. A ready-made drone clause is available in our videography contract template.
When a Drone Works at a Wedding (and When It Doesn't)
We discussed when aerial footage truly adds value to a film in a separate article about drones in wedding filmmaking. Here's when it's possible and reasonable to fly.
| Situation | Can you fly? | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead view in the morning, before guests | Yes, best time | LAANC, site permission, wind |
| Couple walking along a path or field, guests off to the side | Yes | No guests below the trajectory |
| Ceremony on a lawn, side-overhead view | Yes, if the drone is over an empty space and quiet | Distance from guests, noise, agreement with the officiant |
| Ceremony, view directly from above, above the rows | No | This is a flight over an open-air assembly |
| Indoor or tent ceremony | No | No line of sight, people present, ceiling present |
| Couple exiting chapel, guest corridor | Only from the side and back, no flying over people | Trajectory, strobe, if after sunset |
| Sparkler exit at dusk | Only from the side, with anti-collision lights | Sunset time, strobe at 3 miles |
| Wind from a lake or sea, gusts | Probably not | Permissible wind according to drone specifications, gusts at altitude |
| Venue two miles from the stadium on match day | No during TFR | TFR on the morning of the shoot |
| Elopement in a national park | No | Park compendium |
| Dance floor, reception in a tent | No | Never |
Noise and guests. The drone can be heard, and it has a distinctive sound. NASA engineers Andrew Christian and Randolph Cabell of Langley Research Center had thirty-eight volunteers listen to recordings of small drones and cars, without disclosing which was which. At the same volume, according to standard measurements, the drone recordings were rated more annoying. The authors described their work, presented at the AIAA Aviation conference, as preliminary and cautioned that there "may be a systematic difference in annoyance." Hence, the rule of thumb: during vows, the drone should not fly. Not over people, not to the side. Vows are recorded once, and the sound is more important than any aerial footage.
Second videographer. The drone is flown by the person with Part 107 certification, while the second videographer films from the ground. If you are the only one certified, and you need to film from both the ground and the air simultaneously, choose the ground. We wrote about how a second videographer changes the overall film in our article about the second videographer. If you hire a visual observer who watches the sky while you're looking at a screen, under §107.33 you must stay in constant communication with them: they're an assistant with a radio, not a guest.
Planning Drone Shots Around the Wedding Timeline
A drone doesn't need time, it needs windows. The good news: there are usually four of them at a wedding.
- Morning, preparation. The venue is empty, the light is soft, and there are no guests. The best time for establishing shots. Five to seven minutes of flight.
- Between the ceremony and cocktails. Guests head to the bar, the couple leaves for photos. Fly behind the couple along the path.
- Golden hour with the couple. The most valuable window. Agree with the photographer: five minutes of their shoot are yours.
- Twilight, exit. If exiting after sunset, use a strobe, and shoot from the side.
Add these windows to your day's timeline. It's convenient to do this directly in the timeline template, and mark the desired shots in the shot list.
Batteries: back-of-the-napkin math. Manufacturers claim 30–45 minutes of flight time, but that's in calm weather, without hovering, and until the battery drains. In practice, pilots keep a reserve of 25–30%, and in windy and cold weather, the battery drains faster. That works out to about 18–22 useful minutes per battery. Four 5–7 minute windows equal 20–28 minutes in the air, meaning two batteries would be cutting it close. Take three or four charged batteries and one charging in the car. (This is our rough estimate; please refer to your drone's data sheet.)
Weather. According to §107.51, visibility must be at least 3 miles, and the vertical distance to clouds must be at least 500 feet. Fog over a lake in the morning or low clouds in the mountains are not "bad light"; they are prohibited. Wind is not limited by regulations, but each drone has a permitted wind speed in its data sheet, and at 150 feet, winds are stronger than at ground level. Over water and in gorges, gusts are especially treacherous for lightweight drones.
Before each flight. §107.49 requires assessing the situation: weather, airspace, people, and property around. Here's a short 12-point checklist to keep in your case:
- Part 107 certificate and identification
- Drone registration (paper or screen)
- Remote ID enabled and working
- LAANC approval (if required), checked in the morning
- TFR and NOTAM checked in the morning
- Written permission from the venue and COI
- Coordinator knows the flight windows
- Guests and staff have been notified
- Visibility of at least 3 miles, at least 500 feet below the clouds
- Wind within the drone's specifications
- Bring a strobe (if after sunset)
- Takeoff and landing point outside the guest area
Best Drone for Wedding Videography
We won't list any model names here, and that's intentional: in 2026, choosing a drone in the US depends more on the FCC than on reviews. Instead, here are the features that are specifically important for weddings. We covered cameras for filming from the ground in a separate guide.
| Feature | Why it matters at a wedding | How to check |
|---|---|---|
| Officially sold in the USA | Registration, warranty, repair, spare parts | Has an FCC ID, available from an authorized dealer |
| Built-in Standard Remote ID | No separate module needed | FAA Declaration of Compliance System |
| Quiet flight | A wedding is all about sound | Listen while hovering at 30 feet |
| Camera with log or 10-bit | Sunset sky and a white dress | Specifications, test files |
| Long lens or crop without loss of quality | Distance from guests without loss of detail | Specifications |
| Obstacle sensors on all sides | Trees, tents, garlands | Specifications |
| Replacement batteries available | Four windows a day | Whether batteries are in stock now |
| Strobe mount | Twilight and the exit | Mount compatibility |
Small or mid-size. Drones under 250 grams are quieter and easier to transport, but Part 107 requires the same registration, Remote ID, and the same regulations regarding people. A mid-size drone is more stable in the wind and generally produces better footage, but is louder.
What else to pack in the case. Landing pad (sand and grass damage the motors), ND filters, spare propellers, and a pilot vest so staff can see who is operating the drone.
We calculated whether it's worth buying a drone at all and when it pays for itself in our article on equipment ROI.
Aerial Footage in the Final Delivery
The drone took off: a little over twenty minutes in the air, three minutes of truly great footage. Now—how to deliver it.
The highlight usually includes two to four aerial shots, and rightly so: the film is anchored by the people. But the couple often hates to lose the rest. A morning flight over the venue in the fog, a slow climb above the field as they walk hand in hand. These shots are rarely needed in the film and are almost always needed by the couple: the parents haven't seen the venue in the morning, and friends want to show "that's where it was."
The solution is simple: edit the aerial footage into a short clip of 60-90 seconds, set to music, and deliver it alongside the main film. In OurStoria's client galleries, this clip appears alongside the highlight, the full film, the vows, and toasts, and the photos are on the same page. Everything opens with a single link featuring your logo. Guests don't need to register, and the couple downloads the exact file you uploaded, complete with all the details of the morning fog. Try it with your latest drone wedding: upload a highlight and aerial clip and open the link on your phone, just like the couple would.
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The entire process, from export to an email a week after delivery, is covered in our guide on how to deliver a wedding video to a client.
Ten Seconds From Above
When Maloney got married in 2014, the question was whether it was even allowed to raise a camera above a wedding. Today, the question is: how to do it so that no one but the couple will remember the drone.
A good wedding drone is invisible. It doesn't buzz over vows. It doesn't hang over grandma's head. It doesn't force the venue manager to call the coordinator. It rises for ten minutes in the morning, five minutes at sunset, and descends before anyone can even ask who's flying it.
And then, twenty years later, the couple will open the film and see what they didn't see that day: the place where it all happened. In its entirety. From above. With two tiny figures in the middle of a field.
Ten seconds. That's what makes all the rules worth following.
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