Forced landing when I flew into an AMA air space circle

SmackMan · Nov 26, 2018

Flying my Mavic Pro on Maui when I got a “flying in a no fly zone, auto landing initiated” fortunately I was able exit out of it and bring my drone in for a safe landing. Checked Kittyhawk restricted airspace map and found out it is an AMA sight. My question is why would I not be aloud to fly into that space when it is designated for model and drone aircraft?

WithTheBirds · Nov 26, 2018

Ask DJI- they are the ones who control the Geofencing.

SmackMan · Nov 26, 2018

Ya when I checked the Geo map on the DJI App it doesn’t show any restrictions. For that matter there is nothing on there map.

crlmjohnson · Dec 11, 2018

My understanding you need AMA approval to fly in their reserve air space. I do not know what that means if you do not get it, before prior approval.

I do know that IUPUI, here in Indianapolis will shoot down your drone with a B.B gun, if you are caught flying up over the university property. I was told that by one of the University students that I met in one of the parks last weekend, here in Indianapolis. he was flying his drone in the park, when I met him. Mavic Air (drone)

WithTheBirds · Dec 11, 2018

crlmjohnson said:
My understanding you need AMA approval to fly in their reserve air space. I do not know what that means if you do not get it, before prior approval.

I do know that IUPUI, here in Indianapolis will shoot down your drone with a B.B gun, if you are caught flying up over the university property. I was told that by one of the University students that I met in one of the parks last weekend, here in Indianapolis. he was flying his drone in the park, when I met him. Mavic Air (drone)

If the student told it to you it must be true..... Any idea how hard it might be to down a sUAV with a BB gun? Very.......

ac0j · Dec 11, 2018

WithTheBirds said:
If the student told it to you it must be true..... Any idea how hard it might be to down a sUAV with a BB gun? Very.......

Pretty sure I could do it. There are air rifles that are more than capable.

WithTheBirds · Dec 12, 2018

ac0j said:
Pretty sure I could do it. There are air rifles that are more than capable.

Your awesome then- elite rifleman level no doubt.
You know there is a big difference between an air rifle and a BB gun. Even with a decent air rifle you will struggle to take a phantom down, assuming you can hit it which will be a feat in itself unless it’s flying very low.