Heliports and No Fly Zones

[ArtsyFartsy]

Hello,
I am a new and first time drone pilot...for a total of about 60 seconds. I've had major frustration setting up everything, and finally thought I crossed that bridge. I took off, inside my house, for 15 seconds and my Mavic Air landed itself with a warning that I'm in a no fly zone. I have the B4UFly app and there are literally 45 heliports within 5 miles of me (the closest actual airport is 13 miles). I read that I have to let the location know when and for how long I will fly. Seriously, I have to notify 45 heliports about this??? I also read that there is not an easy, straightforward approach to do this. Anyone have any knowledge?? I am in Houston, TX (77006 zip) near several TV stations and the TX Medical Center.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Mossiback]

Does it do the same thing outdoors with good GPS reception?

 

[ArtsyFartsy]

Thank you for responding!! I actually continued to struggle with it and ended up at Best Buy for help (it was ordered through Costco, though). Something was malfunctioning with the device. I bought a new one from BB and it works perfectly! It was easy to set up and I had none of the bizarre issues like with the original one.
Now if it would just stop raining in Houston.....

 

[Peter Brohn]

Thank you for responding!! I actually continued to struggle with it and ended up at Best Buy for help (it was ordered through Costco, though). Something was malfunctioning with the device. I bought a new one from BB and it works perfectly! It was easy to set up and I had none of the bizarre issues like with the original one.
Now if it would just stop raining in Houston.....

Where are you in 77006? I live in Montrose and fly around Buffalo Bayou frequently.

 

[ArtsyFartsy]

I'm by the Montrose HEB! Right now I'm so new I'm afraid to do much. DJI is offering an all day class on Jan 14 that I will be taking to hopefully get up to speed with technique, rules and regulations. Let me know if you need the link to the class. Registration is around $175 and the class in in the Galleria area.
I see you joined Dec 7. Are you as new to this as I am?

 

[Peter Brohn]

I'm by the Montrose HEB! Right now I'm so new I'm afraid to do much. DJI is offering an all day class on Jan 14 that I will be taking to hopefully get up to speed with technique, rules and regulations. Let me know if you need the link to the class. Registration is around $175 and the class in in the Galleria area.
I see you joined Dec 7. Are you as new to this as I am?

I bought the drone last April. I don't have a lot of time on it but I did get my FAA Part 107 license so I think I am up to speed on rules and regulations. I really wanted it to film triathlons and try to make a little money from that.

These really are easy to fly. Just make sure you have a good GPS signal and your compass is oriented correctly.

 

[ArtsyFartsy]

I am looking to use in my established photography business, so I too will need to get the FAA Part 107 license! I had big dreams of flying in Memorial Park but I see on their website that it is not allowed. Bummer.
Are you a triathlete?

 

[Peter Brohn]

Yes. I suppose I am a triathlete. A good one? No. But a triathlete non the less.

I didn't know Memorial Park didn't allow drones. I was running there not too long ago and saw what I thought were some good spots to fly and film.

 

[ArtsyFartsy]

Kudos to you, even though you don't think you're a good one!!

Maybe I will run into you one day in the area!