- Joined
- May 22, 2018
- Messages
- 58
- Reactions
- 16
- Age
- 43

Exactly. Especially in hotly contested states.Expect more of the same until after the election.
Altitude does have restrictions based on distance.., but it is possible to get FAA clearance which may be altitude limited if you’re not getting into the approach and departure paths.No fly zones (restricted air space) around airports can look like upside cones. As you get higher, the no fly zone gets bigger. Actually, it's more like an upside down wedding cake with steps instead of smooth sides. Close to the ground, you can fly near an airport since no planes skim the ground. But in the air, you need to stay further away. Maybe your altitude brought you into the no fly zone that was already there.
Expect more of the same until after the election.
View attachment 116145Was going for a flight and at 9200 feet I was (I have eagle vision for vlos before anyone states the obvious ?) and this message pops up and the drone stops! Like it hit a wall, said restricted zone land immediately! I could not return to home auto or manually, could unlock nothing! This zone on the map wasn’t up when I took off, I had to let the drone land in a field and go get it, btw the find my drone feature is very accurate and I had enough power too see the camera feed and hear the beeps when I got close. Is there such a thing as temporary restrictions that just pop up? The circle by the green bay airport is always there albeit much smaller but I’m on the outer edge of the big circle that has never been there. Just something for you filks to be aware of if you don’t know,thought I would share.
Getting an account with 1800wxbrief.com is a good idea; I think I'll do this myself.DJI put a blue zone around a fire TFR near me. I knew I was clear of the TFR as I have foreflight and I received a authorization to fly in the blue area. While flying and still 3 miles or so from the TFR I would get a warning that I was near a restricted zone and that the drone would land if I violated that airspace. The TFR doesn't show on the DJI map.
Getting an account with 1800wxbrief.com might be a good Idea for drone pilots.
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.