Drone Practice Areas

wildwoodphoto · Apr 24, 2021

Looking for recommendations for areas to practice flying a drone in St.Louis County that are not in restricted zones.

Jay241 · Apr 24, 2021

Maybe you can try this place and search your location.

wildwoodphoto · Apr 24, 2021

Jay241 said:
Maybe you can try this place and search your location.

Thank you, I already have access to this. What I need are areas that other drone pilots have used and recommend, like a particular piece of land.

Kellyhere45 · May 4, 2021

wildwoodphoto said:
Looking for recommendations for areas to practice flying a drone in St.Louis County that are not in restricted zones.

If you know where the JB bridge is at 255 at telegraph when you cross in Illinois you will see a golf course there I fly over the area all the time it is restricted 150 ft though but if you go on the other side across the highway you have up to 400 ft to fly to and all farmland I've been going there forever flying my gliders drones and people go there to see the sunset come join me sometime I'll show you I can send you pictures I actually touch a picture to this to show you the sunset where everybody goes same place

wildwoodphoto said:
Looking for recommendations for areas to practice flying a drone in St.Louis County that are not in restricted zones.

I have two perfect spots for you to fly with zero hassle no problems nothing at all and you will enjoy it I will join you if you don't mind I'll come and show you and I think you will fall in love with the place just because it's decent to fly and have a good time are you familiar with the JB bridge and if you are as you cross into Illinois you'll be looking to your right soon as you cross the bridge you will see a levee right there people go over there to watch the sunset great final airport over there but you can fly up to 250 ft with no problem that's the cut off for by the airport but on the other side of the highway open space again I fly up to 300 ft and I fly 4 MI One direction best reception everything is perfect I can show you it and pray meet you and show you a few spots where I go fly I'm Kelly by the way