I learnt quickly that according to DJI you can fly anywhere.
It’s just not the case. I thoroughly research everywhere. Drone Scene, NATS, then I look for other videos of the area I want to fly, research local bye laws.
I’ve got a mini 2 as well, and it’s not that it’s complicated to fly, just best to take it seriously. Only takes 1 or 2 to ruin it for the rest.
Plenty of amazing places 30 minutes out of London away from the FRZ and congestion, hop on the tube to the end of the line, train or drive, you won’t be disappointed and then you can really enjoy it without worrying about breaking laws.
The DJI software should not be seen as a guide to the law applicable to you - I’m pretty sure it will say that somewhere on the app itself. DJI places certain restrictions on you, but there are others which are not DJI’s responsibility.
Short version: DJI are a Chinese firm and it’s way too hard for them to keep up with varying regulations in all the countries around the world. So don’t rely on their built-in zones, anywhere.
I think someone might have answered this before, it’s to do with dji products being available across the world laws in every country being different.
You have to just look for whichever is the best in the country you live in, for us Nats and Drone Scene and google name of place you want to fly and drones to see if any bye laws come up
Why does a car let you drive at 80mph or the wrong way down a one way street?
Why does a computer let you download illegal copies of software?
Whilst the drones do make some attempt to stop you doing things that are illegal it’s ultimately your responsibility to obey the rules. Though I agree the rules could be made a lot simpler to follow.
Because some people legally can. If you’ve got your PfCO/GVC, permission from the CAA etc then it’s fine so DJI have to provide a method of allowing you to fly.
There is some information on this but it is confusing for someone who just bought a drone and has done all of 2 flights with it! I live in the Greater London area and am trying to go out and fly my drone (Mavic Air 2) legally and take some photos - is it possible to get a list of places that allow drone flying in the Greater London areas?
As GADC says the thread above should give you some pointers.
There are small pockets of London where you can fly your mini2 it’s worth having a look at:
There are some places users have put on as well as showing your all the restrictions.
The specified area is for helicopters so isn’t relevant to UAV’s but the restricted zones of Hyde Park, City or London & Isle of Dogs as well as the flight restricted zones or Heathrow, London City, Northolt and Biggin Hill Airports need permission to be able to fly within them.
I personally haven’t flown within the M25 as yet but I with some research and risk assessment I am sure I will when I can find the time to make the trip.