Giant new restricted zone around Baltimore?

[Thmoore]

I fired up the new version of the Fly app tonight, and on the opening screen, I saw my home address go from “OK to fly” to “restricted zone.”

And, indeed, when I look at the map, there is now a gigantic new blue zone around Baltimore. What the hell?:

It makes the “no-fly” zone around DC, previously the world’s largest, look like nothing.

 

[Keule]

What the hell?:

It's a TFR valid for all types of aircraft. For details look here:

0/3123 NOTAM Details

 

[brett8883]

I fired up the new version of the Fly app tonight, and on the opening screen, I saw my home address go from “OK to fly” to “restricted zone.”

And, indeed, when I look at the map, there is now a gigantic new blue zone around Baltimore. What the hell?:

It makes the “no-fly” zone around DC, previously the world’s largest, look like nothing.

Memorial Day festivities

 

[Thmoore]

Many thanks. Whew. If that were permanent, I’d be returning my Mini to DJI or throwing it in the river.

For my information: Why does it show up as a restriction on the map on the 24th (now), when the posted times are on the 25th?

 

[Keule]

Why does it show up as a restriction on the map on the 24th (now), when the posted times are on the 25th?

That's a question you have to ask DJI ...

 

[Thomas B]

That is a presidential TFR.... don’t push it. Doubt if you can legally fly during that TFR.

 

[brett8883]

Many thanks. Whew. If that were permanent, I’d be returning my Mini to DJI or throwing it in the river.

For my information: Why does it show up as a restriction on the map on the 24th (now), when the posted times are on the 25th?

So you can plan ahead...

It does show the day and time it’s active

 

[BarbT]

I fired up the new version of the Fly app tonight, and on the opening screen, I saw my home address go from “OK to fly” to “restricted zone.”

And, indeed, when I look at the map, there is now a gigantic new blue zone around Baltimore. What the hell?:

It makes the “no-fly” zone around DC, previously the world’s largest, look like nothing.

 

[BarbT]

I live near Bush River and was also shocked when I looked at the expanded restricted zone until I realized it was only temporary. It is a HUGE area even extending partly into Pennsylvania.

 

[ff22]

When I first got the Zoom, I was flying happily in my backyard (other than when I crashed it twice).

I go out one day and I'm in a no-fly zone. What the.... I tried getting permission but I was new and don't know if it were possible or not for my area. I finally asked in the forum and someone asked if there was a sporting event or some such. (since I'm not really into sports and I'm not a Husky, I don't track their home games). I'm two-crow-miles from Husky Stadium and was restricted. It was temporary.

 

[sar104]

Yes - it's just a POTUS TFR: