Flying a DJI in FRZ

[Kenbo]

Question, I am flying a DJI mini 3 and I would like to fly in a FRZ in the summer.
I know need to contact the local airfield for permission ( RAF Leuchars ) and inform the police but what I would like to know is do I need to change any settings in my controller to allow this.

Cheers

[ParmoPaul]

As long as the FlySafe database is up to date, then all you need to do is acknowledge the pop-up warning.

Here is a screenshot from when I clicked on the Leuchars zone I the DJI Fly app.

[ParmoPaul]

As an aside, where are you planning on flying? I want to get the golf courses and beach filmed this year.

[Pirbright_Drone]

The police dont need to know, nor do they want to know. You just need to follow the process to get approval from whoever controls the FRZ. I have contacted numerous ATC and they are all very cooperative and amenable.

[ParmoPaul]

You do at Leuchars. An incident number is required from 101 before ATC will give permission.

[Drumsagard]

@Pirbright_Drone

The police dont need to know, nor do they want to know

They do in Scotland. I’ve had permission from Glasgow, Prestwick and Cumbernauld ATC, but first had to supply them with a Police Incident Number. ATC won’t give permission without it. Also means that if someone phones the poice to report a drone, they already know about it.

[Drumsagard]

@ParmoPaul

I want to get the golf courses and beach filmed this year.

I’m hoping to photograph them this year too

[SparkyFPV]

@Kenbo

do I need to change any settings in my controller to allow this.

Some more info worth a read here, as already stated make sure the Fly safe database is up to date

DJI updates its GEO Zone system and removes Unlock requests and NFZs from its Fly Safe platform

A few members have recently reported that their DJI Fly app is missing various flight restrictions and zones that previously needed unlocking. This ties in with a recent DJI Fly app update that stated: Added support for manual import of dynamic safety database in the EASA member states and the UK to comply with local regulations related to unmanned aircraft. Even our very own Drone Scene is showing far less data from DJI than it ever has done before: [Screenshot 2024-01-07 at 13.46.47] D…

[ParmoPaul]

A St Andrews mini-meet is on the cards

[Pirbright_Drone]

Just seen this is Scotland. I’ve no idea about their rules. Ill keep my mouth shut in future.

[uav_hampshire]

@Drumsagard

but first had to supply them with a Police Incident Number.

I’d presume this is a CAD number rather than an ’ incident ’ one.

[Drumsagard]

Not sure what a CAD number is, but it’s an incident number you have to ask for.

[Kenbo]

The Rhynd cafe. Other side from the golf course. Between leuchers and tayport. A friend runs McGregor stone lifting competitions. Sounds corney but is a realy good day out and entertaining. Free entry for spectators if your intrested. ( google it)
I have done photos for them before.

[ParmoPaul]

Ah they do the car meet! I was at the West Sands parking last summer and there was a few chopped ‘30s/‘40s US pickups and I wondered where they came from.

Will have to have a pop up one Sunday on the bike.

[macspite]

Nobody has pointed out (yet) that as well as seeking permission ATC appreciate a courtesy call to say that you are on site and and a ‘thank you’ call when you have finished flying. It gets you brownie points for next time

[Pirbright_Drone]

Same thing.

[Pirbright_Drone]

Interestingly as a complet novice who might have rushed in at the start of my journey, I have flown in a FRZ without asking permission at all and simple ticking the warning on the controller at least 3 times. A couple of times I think I also reached a decent height.

[Drumsagard]

@macspite

Nobody has pointed out (yet) that as well as seeking permission ATC appreciate a courtesy call to say that you are on site and and a ‘thank you’ call when you have finished flying.

Yep, it’s the first thing they tell you when you get permission. Also, that they may call you during your flight to bring your drone down, if they need you to.

[JockyB]

@macspite

Nobody has pointed out (yet) that as well as seeking permission ATC appreciate a courtesy call to say that you are on site and and a ‘thank you’ call when you have finished flying

That’s usual here in England. The FRZ’s I’ve flown in with permission, always came with the “You must contact ATC on xxxxxxxxxxxx before your flight and contact them immediately after your flight has ended”.

[cduncan]

You might want to read the later posts in this thread where was asking similar questions and got some hepful answers from others.

Unlocking access to restricted DJI fly safe Geo Zones

Good Morning all. Please forgive my approaching a topic which may have had a lot of coverage before… but: I am an Air Traffic Controller (notthe enemy I promise!) and recently had a request from a drone operator asking to fly within our restricted zone. We granted permission, but curious, visited the launch to observe. The drone in question was a MAVIC and it would not let the operator launch it due to it being in the restricted zone. My question is; how would one disable that feature or input …

I went through this quite recently and was confused as the manual told me I had to unlock the controller. These guys set me straight!
As others have said you do need a police incident number - in my experience they are used to this and know what you are asking for. ATC will ask you to call before take off and after landing. Both were very helpful and it was all much easier than I expected.