Just to clarify, the airfield isn’t my property—my home is very close to it, only a few hundred meters away, but still inside the red no-fly zone.
The official aviation registry shows the airfield is not active, even though some maps still label it that way. In reality, it’s used for things...
I can totally relate—it’s frustrating when outdated or unused areas are still geofenced. It sounds like you’ve at least been able to fly sometimes without needing to unlock. Unfortunately, in my case, DJI’s system is completely blocking me from flying, even though the airfield has been abandoned...
It’s helpful to know that you’ve been able to unlock the area near your home using the DJI FlySafe app. However, the situation here is quite different. The airfield near my home isn’t active—it’s been abandoned for over 15 years and is used for public activities like jogging, motor races, and...
I can completely relate to your frustration—especially the feeling of being grounded when you know you’re flying responsibly and within the rules set by local authorities.
I’ve looked into Drone Hacks and other options before, but I really didn’t want to go down that route unless absolutely...
You’re absolutely right—this does seem to be a common problem, especially when outdated or misunderstood information is used to create geofenced areas.
In this case, I’ve already checked, and the location isn’t part of a larger officially restricted zone. The official aviation registry shows...
Thanks for your response!
I see what you mean, but in this case, the airfield is not listed as active in the official aviation registry. There’s no current permit or lease keeping it restricted—it’s classified as inactive.
The only thing DJI is basing their restriction on is a claim from a...
Hi everyone,
I’m dealing with a frustrating issue with DJI’s no-fly zone restrictions and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced something similar.
I live near an abandoned airfield that has been out of operation for over 15 years, and I simply want to fly my drone on my own property...