I'm going on a trip to Pensacola, FL.

[dber]

I'm currently in SoCal, however, I'd like to see the Pensacola area restrictions prior too going there. The map only shows airspace in my current SoCal area. Is there any way to view outside the local area in advance? Thanks.

 

[CadrePilot]

Here you go:


Suggest you get the app, Air Aware, also available online.

 

[MS Coast]

I'm currently in SoCal, however, I'd like to see the Pensacola area restrictions prior too going there. The map only shows airspace in my current SoCal area. Is there any way to view outside the local area in advance? Thanks.

All the apps for checking airspace restrictions allow you to select the area of interest. Look for a search feature or scroll the map. Which one are your using?

 

[MS Coast]

I'm currently in SoCal, however, I'd like to see the Pensacola area restrictions prior too going there. The map only shows airspace in my current SoCal area. Is there any way to view outside the local area in advance? Thanks.

You'll need LAANC authorization to fly within the circular areas shown below. Note the 0' AGL limited areas.

ArcGIS Web Application

faa.maps.arcgis.com

 

[DoomMeister]

The Florida panhandle is home to a lot of military bases and also a lot of MOA’s (Military Operation Area), and Restricted Airspace. In addition to using an app like Air Control learn to read VFR Sectional Charts. You can access them free using SkyVector.com. Use the World VFR to get to the area in question then switch to the local sectional (New Orleans for Pensacola) to be able to access information on MOA’s, Restricted, and Warning areas.

 

[GregS]

I spend the winters in the Pensacola area; Perdido Key, just west of Pensacola. I fly a LOT in this area. Main area of concern is the Naval Air Station east of me. Just NE of Pensacola is PNS; International Airport. Have never flown right around downtown Pensacola. You might have some issues there.
Pensacola Beach is a few miles south of Pensacola. Never flew over there either. Might be something for me to check out this time down there.
Military Aircraft and small private aircraft constantly fly along all Gulf coastal areas well below 500', so stay away from the beach. Stay low in all areas.
Don't go west into Alabama. Just across the border is Gulf Breeze and Gulf Shores. Drone flying is strickly prohibited.
When not flying go to the National Naval Avition Museum on the Naval Air Station. I spend a lot of time there Volunteering.
Hope this helps! Have fun flying and enjoy the area.
Here is a photo of the Intercoastal Waterway in Perdido Key.

 

[MS Coast]

Don't go west into Alabama. Just across the border is Gulf Breeze and Gulf Shores. Drone flying is strickly prohibited.

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are just across the state line in Alabama. Both have restrictive drone ordinances.

Gulf Breeze is to the east of Pensacola in Florida, but doesn't have a drone ordinance as far as I know.

 

[Erk1024]

Did you find something interesting to photograph in Pensacola? Just curious.

If you want to know how DJI has classified the space (directly affects your drone) then you can go on DJI's Fly Safe site: DJI FlySafe. You can't go in the red or blue areas without getting an unlock code. Orange areas are warning zones. You get a prompt on the controller that you can accept. Have to keep an eye out for other air traffic (good idea in general).

 

[CadrePilot]

I spend the winters in the Pensacola area; Perdido Key, just west of Pensacola. I fly a LOT in this area.

We have a place in Miramar Beach and I've sorted out flying there a bit. If you'd like to compare notes, drop me a line.

 

[MS Coast]

Did you find something interesting to photograph in Pensacola? Just curious.

If you want to know how DJI has classified the space (directly affects your drone) then you can go on DJI's Fly Safe site: DJI FlySafe. You can't go in the red or blue areas without getting an unlock code. Orange areas are warning zones. You get a prompt on the controller that you can accept. Have to keep an eye out for other air traffic (good idea in general).

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The DJI FlySafe system will allow you to fly in areas where the FAA prohibits drone flights or requires that you obtain LAANC approval. Compare the FAA map in post #4 to the FlySafe map. Much of the orange rings are within controlled airspace at both the airports shown.

 

[Prop Wash]

@dber - depending on the app you're using, you should be able to scroll over to a different area to check out that airspace. I use Air Aware or AutoPylot. I can zoom out on the screens until the whole US is on the screen, scroll to where I want, then zoom in to a given location. If that helps.

 

[dber]

Thanks all. I'm pretty familiar with Foreflight. Just want to make sure to keep my drone within the boundaries. I used to be stationed at NAS Whiting, years ago. I know the airspace can get dicey in the area.