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    Turnaround Time for DroneZone Altitude Authorization Requests?

    FAA approval received for the requested 60 foot AGL. 16 days from submission date. Not too bad. They did change from the min available radius selectable on DroneZone of .1 mile radius to .05 mile radius. Not bad for .7 mile distance from a busy class D airport runway threshold.
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    Be *very* careful when drawing your GeoZone for unlocking... (almost lost Mavic 3 Pro)

    I know this is an old post but I have a question- if you include both the uncontrolled airspace (intended launch and recovery point) and the controlled airspace you want to fly in and out of in the DJI custom unlock polygon area, will the drone count the whole approved polygon area as one custom...
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    Turnaround Time for DroneZone Altitude Authorization Requests?

    Searched but couldn't find a directly related thread. I know the FAA says "up to 90 days" for a response to an altitude request through DroneZone but does anyone have direct experience with say a 60 foot request in a 0 foot grid? And please confirm that it is not possible to request any altitude...