I just pulled up sky vector, and noticed that this particular stretch of beach also includes a special air traffic rule identified as the east west corridor for Eglin/Valparaiso that requires ATC clearance/advisory prior to entering. SFC to 8500'.
This does not show up on Air Map. Good lesson...
Like others have said, too. The helicopters are everywhere. I actually researched the tour companies along the stretch of beach I was going to be at and notified them of my presence. They were very appreciative and allegedly notified the pilots.
I've not yet had the opportunity to take it somewhere to comfortably stretch out its legs. However, from my cul-de-sac surrounded by pine trees, light pulls, and power lines I made it to 3750 ft. before signal issues started flagging. Although, I still largely had two bars and likely could have...
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