As the drone market continues to expand, more and more people are trying to fly drones, use drones for aerial photography, and appreciate the country's beautiful rivers and mountains from an aerial perspective. Here, we provide a guide for drone newbies about drone flying zones.
Where can I fly?
Anyone who flies a drone is responsible for following the guidelines and regulations of the FAA. This means that as a drone pilot, you must understand the rules of the sky and where it is safe to fly and where it is not safe to fly.
More seriously: when we take off, there are flying zones and no-fly zones.
No-fly zones, also known as no-fly zones (NFZ) or restricted air zones (AEZ), were originally established by military forces to prohibit certain aircraft from flying over territories or areas. Drone no-fly zones are places where aviation authorities in various countries educate drone operators not to fly in certain areas.
Understand airspace restrictions for drone flights
Understand airspace restrictions so that your drone does not endanger people or other aircraft.
Drone no-fly zones often include: 5 kilometers around airports, all military bases and their surrounding areas, government buildings, nuclear power plants, prisons and other sensitive facilities, nature reserves and wildlife habitats, large-scale events and crowded areas, etc.
Before starting each drone flight, please understand the drone no-fly zones in advance and plan your flight route to avoid airspace restrictions, resulting in serious consequences such as fines and confiscation of drones.
How to view flight zones and no-fly zones?
1. Government and aviation management department websites
Official information sources: Governments and aviation management departments of various countries usually publish the latest drone no-fly zone information on their official websites.
2. Drone flight applications and maps
Applications: Use applications such as AirMap, DJI Fly, B4UFLY, etc. These tools provide real-time no-fly zone maps and flight restriction information.
Update frequency: Make sure the application and map data are up to date to obtain accurate information.
3. Local regulations
Local government announcements: Some local governments will issue flight restriction announcements for specific areas. Paying attention to local news and government announcements will help you understand the latest no-fly zone information.
Choose the right flying zone location
1.Parks and open spaces
Many parks and open spaces are suitable for flying drones, but you need to confirm whether there are relevant regulations or restrictions in the local area. In addition, for some large farm estate owners, flying on private land is allowed with the permission of the landowner.
2. Stay away from no-fly zones
Flying is often prohibited around airports, military bases and government facilities, and over large events and crowded areas. These no-fly zones will be directly marked on most drone control apps, and you may not even be able to take off.
3. Non-nature protection areas
When flying in the wild, choose to fly in natural environments that are not protected areas. Do not enter national nature reserves and wildlife habitats to avoid affecting the local ecology.
Can my drone take off in a no-fly zone?
In most cases, you cannot take off directly in a no-fly zone.
Based on the legal compliance of drone regulation, Autel drones have become popular for not having geo-fencing restrictions. Now, Autel drones have also introduced drone no-fly zones. Drivers who want to fly in no-fly zones must obtain a lifting permit.
Autel drone geofencing system divides airspace into restriction levels and provides a flight area release system. Users can complete the release application in a corresponding manner according to the degree of restriction of the flight area.
View More: Autel Drone is About To Update The Drone No-fly Zone
FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA)
A FRIA is a designated geographical area where drones can fly without remote ID devices.
Understand drone regulations
Before starting to fly, it is very necessary to understand and comply with the drone regulations of the country and region where you are located. In some areas, local drone regulations may be stricter than national regulations.
- Registering drones: In the United States, drones weighing more than 250g need to be registered.
- Obtaining flight permits: Some areas (such as near airports and military areas) require special flight permits for drone flights.
- Commercial pilot license: When flying drones for commercial activities, you must obtain a drone pilot license.
- Comply with flight altitude restrictions: Usually, the flight altitude of drones is limited to less than 400 feet (about 120 meters) to avoid collisions with civil aircraft.
- Maintain visual range flight: During flight, always keep the drone within sight to ensure that the flight status of the drone can be controlled at any time.
- Do not fly over crowds: For safety reasons, avoid flying over dense crowds to prevent the drone from falling out of control and causing injury.
Participate in the community and get flight support
New drone operators can choose to join local clubs, participate in local drone clubs or hobby organizations, communicate with other drone operators, learn more about suitable flying locations and skills, and get guidance.
Some cities and communities have dedicated drone flying areas, which are usually safe and legal, suitable for novices to practice flying skills.
Conclusion
Finding a suitable flying area is the most important thing for new drone operators. This determines whether you can start flying, and then practice and improve your drone flying skills and photography skills. Choose a suitable flying location to ensure that you enjoy the fun of drone flying under legal and safe conditions.
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