Looking at the map on drone scene there are multiple colours often on top of each other with different restrictions for each. From what seems like small circles to massive swarths of blue areas.
How do we know which restrictions to follow. Can we fly in yellow/blue areas?
I can’t believe that we have to rely on 3rd party apps to find out flight restrictions
Why does the CAA not have an official map that we can rely on to be accurate?
It seems ridicules that the governing body is relying on other apps to give crucial information that you cant get from them
You can’t go by colour alone, for example, Class D airspace is red yet you can fly there legally and without needing to seek permission.
@John69 have a look at the /about page on Drone Scene as it tells you what each map layer is and does.
Then simply click on any of the layers on the map to see what it is. For example, if it’s a Flight Restriction Zone it may provide the ATC telephone number for you to call to request permission to fly there.
It’s due to something called “regulatory capture”. The CAA can’t be seen (or rather, caught) telling you what you can do.
If CAA were to provide you with a map and tell you can fly here, they become very liable and will be exercising significant over each for their role as a regulator.