Flying in Niagara falls

[scottief]

Im going to Niagara falls, Ontario this weekend. I know most of it is a no fly zone. The part I see that isn't a no fly is part of Niagara on the lake. Just out of curiosity, If I started in Canada, flew over the Niagara River into the states, Would I now need to get the FAA licence for the drone? Im not going to do it as it will be my second flight but just wondering if anyone has done this?

 

[chuck1026]

Similar question. does anyone know what is needed to fly in Ontario, Canada? Clearly FAA is US only.

 

[scooot]

New rules for flying recreational drones in Canada revealed

 

[chuck1026]

New rules for flying recreational drones in Canada revealed

"Within 75 metres of buildings, vehicles, vessels, animals or people." which is 246 feet!!! So Canada says F.U. drone owners? Wow. Why don't these rules apply to cars? They're way more dangerous!!! It's nice to see the Cannadian Gov't is every bit as stupid as the US...

All I can say is... FAIL.

Guess I leave it home.

 

[Mxs]

Does anyone have an answer for this? Flying in Niagara state park? Or the adjacent islands, three sisters or goat island?

 

[phoenixaerialsusa]

You MAY be able to find a small sliver of airspace on the USA side to fly in, but I highly doubt it.

I was there last month. Look at sectional charts and you'll see how hard it will be. Plus, both side are constantly packed with people, so you'll end up flying over them at some point. Throw in the constant helicopter traffic, and flying there is pretty much a no go. I was on the American side for about 7 hours, and there was at least 2 helicopters up at all times.

I didn't even take my drone there, or even into Canada. I just stuck with my Olympus camera.

Good luck if you do try to fly there.

 

[Budmancan]

Check AirMap. There is a lot of prohibited airspace.

Try going up the Niagara Parkway to Niagara on the Lake. There is a Park right where the Niagara River joins Lake Ontario. Nice place. Looks open to fly per AirMap.

 

[phoenixaerialsusa]

Does anyone have an answer for this? Flying in Niagara state park? Or the adjacent islands, three sisters or goat island?

Niagara Falls Intl airport is Class D, and its airspace goes to almost the Falls. Adjoining that airspace is Canada's NFZ for that area.

Lots of tourists around as well, so almost impossible to fly without going over them.

 

[Knight Hawk]

Does anyone have an answer for this? Flying in Niagara state park? Or the adjacent islands, three sisters or goat island?

New York State Parks are a no fly zone unless you get permission first.

 

[Mxs]

Well that sucks, where can we fly then???

 

[Mxs]

Check AirMap. There is a lot of prohibited airspace.

Try going up the Niagara Parkway to Niagara on the Lake. There is a Park right where the Niagara River joins Lake Ontario. Nice place. Looks open to fly per AirMap.

Thats fort Niagara state park. Again, a state park. I think I will just find an open field somewhere and just fly there. I will try to get permission first but likely know the answer.....

 

[Budmancan]

The place I mentioned is on the Cdn side.

 

[Simon12637]

Download air map. There are three areas where you can fly the drone. On the US side, there is a sliver of goat island. There is a special use air space over most of the falls, but there is a small space to the north and the south where it can be flown. Airmap will give you a very good idea of where this is.

 

[JSKCKNIT]

If I remember correctly, that's restricted airspace from surface to 3000'. There was a big brouhaha on this not too long ago. Some guy nearly hit a helicopter there.