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    Newbie question

    Not many open places left in the bay area. Still really trying think where I will fly. And I agree it was a bit confusing at first. I was almost going to return it thinking I had no where to fly it. I think most people probably think that you fly where ever you want.
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    Newbie question

    Thanks guys. Great help. My first try will be in a field at a local school. With the limit at 100feet. Just want to practice. Never flown a drone before. I will request auth and see what happens.
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    Newbie question

    Thanks everyone. Appreciate it. Going to fly this weekend !!
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    Newbie question

    Thanks for all the help. One last probably dumb question. Is there really people that will come find you if you violate the rules? Not that I would.
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    Newbie question

    Do they ever deny you from flying ? I am pretty far away from the san carlos airport but close enough to be in that grid. So i think i am understanding that it is good to always use one of the apps and get auth to fly if your in that type of area ?
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    Newbie question

    thanks for the reply. Where i am at I am close to a small airport. So the grid says 100ft to 200ft. So i am good in those areas to fly at that altitude. But my main question is do i need to do the lannc thing or just fly with the rules for that area ?
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    Newbie question

    I just dont fully get how it works. How does anyone even know where your flying in the first place besides seeing it in the air ?
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    Newbie question

    I have seen that grid. So you dont need to get auth to fly from the b4ufly app ? I am confused ? sorry.
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    Newbie question

    Hi, Just wondering. I am planning on practicing at a local field at a school. Shouldnt be any problems with people. Question is do you always have to get authorization on the b4ufly app ? It says controlled airspace. Airspace authorization required. get LANNC. If I click Get LANNC will I be...
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    Hello. A little confused in Bay Area, CA

    Thanks for the tips. Will check it out.
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    Hello. A little confused in Bay Area, CA

    Hello. Finally bought a mavic air 2. Always wanted a drone. Where i am confused is most of my area is controlled air space. Cant I just go to my local park or school or off the beaten path and just take drone up for a spin ? If I request authorization to fly is it ever denied ? I am about 2...