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"No big deal as I wasn't breaking any laws......."
So, you had your FDA variance to point a laser in excess of 5mW into the sky?
I've yet to hear of anyone being prosecuted for violation of that law but......
In general, any laser beam that goes into airspace, or could go into airspace, triggers the FDA’s requirement for FAA review. This could occur even on private property, or if a beam travels between two buildings on a street. Another scenario is that a beam may miss a mirror or termination surface, and may inadvertently go into airspace. FAA’s rationale for requiring review even of small airspace zones is that a police or emergency helicopter may need to fly into the area; thus the beams need to be monitored and to be safe for air crews.