I've received my Mavic (first drone ever) a few weeks ago and instantly fell in love; everything was going perfectly until I continued to read more about the FAA regulations, airspace restrictions, national park bans, etc. (eg. I'm based in Seattle and drones are banned in EVERY SINCE PARK!!!) Before today, I've only really flown it over grass fields; however, the more I learned about the tough rules I'm honestly starting to regret spending so much time & money into my drone.
I love the Mavic and totally agree with safety as a priority. However, as a photographer there's so much gray area of where I can or cannot fly...
I guess my questions are:
1) I know NPS banned drones in "national parks", but how about "State Parks" & "National Historic Sites" & "National recreation areas" and so one? I can't find any set in stone rules for these! (eg. for ppl familiar with WA parks: Mt Rainier is a National park; whilst Lake Chelan or Mt Saint Helens are not NPs...soooo can I fly freely if I follow FAA guidelines?)
2) How do you get good shots/vids while following FAA guidelines? I feel so limited and frustrated that I'm considering returning my Mavic, but I've honestly enjoy flying SO MUCH. I want to take it to every hike i go on, but am worried that I'll get fined or even worse...
I know it sounds stupid how frustrated I am about droning, but I've honestly developed such a passion for it now its very difficult for me to not have it on my mind! I appreciate this drone community!!
I love the Mavic and totally agree with safety as a priority. However, as a photographer there's so much gray area of where I can or cannot fly...
I guess my questions are:
1) I know NPS banned drones in "national parks", but how about "State Parks" & "National Historic Sites" & "National recreation areas" and so one? I can't find any set in stone rules for these! (eg. for ppl familiar with WA parks: Mt Rainier is a National park; whilst Lake Chelan or Mt Saint Helens are not NPs...soooo can I fly freely if I follow FAA guidelines?)
2) How do you get good shots/vids while following FAA guidelines? I feel so limited and frustrated that I'm considering returning my Mavic, but I've honestly enjoy flying SO MUCH. I want to take it to every hike i go on, but am worried that I'll get fined or even worse...
I know it sounds stupid how frustrated I am about droning, but I've honestly developed such a passion for it now its very difficult for me to not have it on my mind! I appreciate this drone community!!