Forced landing when I flew into an AMA air space circle

[SmackMan]

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]

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

 

[SmackMan]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[crlmjohnson]

I agree with all of you, being a U.S.marine, and an expert shooter. but then again I do not want someone shooting B.B.'s at any of my drones.

 

[kidroc]

You could but it's a felony so i would not advise it!!