Can a helicopter land in my backyard?
Can a helicopter land in my backyard? The FAA doesn't prohibit helicopters from operating in most places, so you should be able to land one in your backyard if you can do so safely. And no law says you have to build a helipad to land.
How close can a helicopter fly to my house?
An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.