Solstice Canyon, Malibu CA

[willardsSpark]

Did a little hike today in Malibu. Took the Spark for some fun. Short video, but it was a cool flying spot.

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[Jeplane]

I thought the Santa Monica mountains were a no fly zone, according to Airmap. No restrictions from DJI then?

I am really confused...:-(

 

[pmshop]

I thought the Santa Monica mountains were a no fly zone, according to Airmap. No restrictions from DJI then?

I am really confused...:-(

as it was explained to me, there are some AirMap restricted areas that will not show on DJI and there are some DJI restrictions that do not show on AirMap.

Remember, 2 different systems and they do not cross reference well.

 

[Jeplane]

Let me find a wall so I can bang my head into it.

 

[Jeplane]

I am sorry, just a quick question still: does it means that the part 107 guys have to stay away from the Santa Monica mountains, and the 336 guys get away with it?

Or it has nothing to do with it, and I should stop asking questions which have nothing to do with the original post?...

Thanks

 

[willardsSpark]

I looked at the Santa Monica mountains .Gov website. No mention of drone restrictions.

 

[Jeplane]

So how can we possibly keep up with the confusing information? How do you guys do it?

Look at Airmap, it says no go.
Look at the local government level, the one actually taking care of the area and they say go.
Look at DJI and they say go.
Look at B4UFLY, and they say go, just be aware of the 3 helipads there.

This is insane. Must one look at all the mentioned sites before launch and take an average?

 

[pmshop]

That is how I always fly - with several apps.
The more info I can use to make a sound decision.
Add "Hover" to your list.

 

[willardsSpark]

B4UFLY is FAA. Airmap...not sure. No geofenced zones there either in GO4 app. Safe to say all is good. Only place we can't fly without a doubt are national parks.

 

[pmshop]

And I got the answer - Santa Monica Mountains ARE controlled by the National Parks Service - NO FLY ZONE!
But you can get approval by the park superintendent:
compendium - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
Do a text search for drones - one match and then read previous texts.

 

[sinaus]

Just fly and be careful that's all ;-)

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[pmshop]

Just fly and be careful that's all ;-)

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And get a fine?
No thanks.
If I get in that area, I'm contacting the park Superintendent for permission.