Considering a Spark purchase, could use some expert input...

[Joe Johns]

Hello All,

Happy 2018!

As the title states, I am considering purchasing a Spark but have a quick question that I haven't been able to answer after browsing this forum and the web. Forgive me if I have overlooked it.

I live within 5 miles of a small regional airport. Will the DJI app/software prevent me from flying the Spark on my own property?

I guess my question is: Can I fly the Spark on my 1.5 acre property at 10-20 feet of altitude (well below the treeline surrounding my property) to practice? My current understanding is that the app/software will not allow me to do that....is that correct?

Thanks so much for reading and I greatly appreciate any input you may be willing to share with a newbie.

Hope to join y'all soon!!

Have a great day,
Joe

 

[msinger]

My current understanding is that the app/software will not allow me to do that....is that correct?

You will not be able to fly in the restricted zones on this map.

 

[DesertWindAero]

Hello All,

Happy 2018!

As the title states, I am considering purchasing a Spark but have a quick question that I haven't been able to answer after browsing this forum and the web. Forgive me if I have overlooked it.

I live within 5 miles of a small regional airport. Will the DJI app/software prevent me from flying the Spark on my own property?

I guess my question is: Can I fly the Spark on my 1.5 acre property at 10-20 feet of altitude (well below the treeline surrounding my property) to practice? My current understanding is that the app/software will not allow me to do that....is that correct?

Thanks so much for reading and I greatly appreciate any input you may be willing to share with a newbie.

Hope to join y'all soon!!

Have a great day,
Joe

If your property is within a DJI-designated No-Fly-Zone (NFZ) you will still be able to fly, but you will have to unlock the NFZ every time. If you do not, you won't even be able to spin up the motors.

It doesn't matter that you want to fly on your own property, or only up to 20 feet AGL, you still might be within the NFZ that needs to be unlocked.

Click here to see if you are within a DJI NFZ.

 

[Joe Johns]

You will not be able to fly in the restricted zones on this map.

Much thanks!!

 

[Joe Johns]

If your property is within a DJI-designated No-Fly-Zone (NFZ) you will still be able to fly, but you will have to unlock the NFZ every time. If you do not, you won't even be able to spin up the motors.

It doesn't matter that you want to fly on your own property, or only up to 20 feet AGL, you still might be within the NFZ that needs to be unlocked.

Click here to see if you are within a DJI NFZ.

Thank you very much!

 

[The Editor]

Hello All,

Happy 2018!

As the title states, I am considering purchasing a Spark but have a quick question that I haven't been able to answer after browsing this forum and the web. Forgive me if I have overlooked it.

I live within 5 miles of a small regional airport. Will the DJI app/software prevent me from flying the Spark on my own property?

I guess my question is: Can I fly the Spark on my 1.5 acre property at 10-20 feet of altitude (well below the treeline surrounding my property) to practice? My current understanding is that the app/software will not allow me to do that....is that correct?

Thanks so much for reading and I greatly appreciate any input you may be willing to share with a newbie.

Hope to join y'all soon!!

Have a great day,
Joe

Since you do not stipulate what country you live in and thus unable to determine the civil aviation laws for that particular location - impossible to answer.

 

[Joe Johns]

Since you do not stipulate what country you live in and thus unable to determine the civil aviation laws for that particular location - impossible to answer.

Apologies...I live in New Jersey, USA. Thanks!

 

[Playthru]

I bought my spark a week ago and I just wanted to try it out in the back yard.....no go because of the airport.
I just drove a couple of miles to a park to get it to work.

 

[Englishbloke]

Download the NATS drone assist app.

 

[The Editor]

Download the NATS drone assist app.

What good would that do the OP? He lives in the USA.

 

[Englishbloke]

What good would that do the OP? He lives in the USA.

Didn’t spot that, but thanks so much for pointing it out.