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Confused about airspace

  • 28-03-2021 9:42pm
    #1
    Vidcon
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭


    HI,
    I'm thinking of buying the dji mini 2 tomorrow but I'm confused if I can fly it near my house or not. Sellers just say 'ya no problem'.
    On http://airspace.flyryte.ie/ I see that where I live in Cork is covered by Class C Controlled Airspace. Not the red bit by the airport but close to it.
    If I want to go to a field next to my house can I fly there or will I need to fill out the application form on the flyryte site each time? Or is it just clicking a button before take off to accept you are in that zone?


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  • #2
    The_Wanderer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,018 ✭✭✭The_Wanderer


    Vidcon wrote: »
    HI,
    I'm thinking of buying the dji mini 2 tomorrow but I'm confused if I can fly it near my house or not. Sellers just say 'ya no problem'.
    On http://airspace.flyryte.ie/ I see that where I live in Cork is covered by Class C Controlled Airspace. Not the red bit by the airport but close to it.
    If I want to go to a field next to my house can I fly there or will I need to fill out the application form on the flyryte site each time? Or is it just clicking a button before take off to accept you are in that zone?

    You are limited to a height of 15 metres in controlled class C airspace.

    I'm open to correction on the next point, as only learning this stuff myself but you cannot submit an application to ATC as you are classed as an Open Class pilot.


  • #3
    Vidcon
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭Vidcon


    Thanks, that's what I read from it too.
    Bit pointless having one in my are so. Might just buy a kite and a gopro........:)


  • #4
    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    Vidcon wrote: »
    Thanks, that's what I read from it too.
    Bit pointless having one in my are so. Might just buy a kite and a gopro........:)

    I'm in a class c airspace and i fly it all the time. Im carefull and responsible about it.

    Fly the drone just keep an eye on flight radar and don't go to high.And try not to let it get out of sight.


  • #5
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

    Fly the drone just keep an eye on flight radar and don't go to high.And try not to let it get out of sight.
    Id like to see where that 15 meter Rule is written. I don't think that's right.

    Have a look here and you'll see it. https://safedrone.ie/airspace-map/


  • #6
    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    Effects wrote: »
    Have a look here and you'll see it. https://safedrone.ie/airspace-map/

    If you'll look up i deleted that comment i found where it says it cheers.


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  • #7
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    If you'll look up i deleted that comment i found where it says it cheers.

    Sorry, looks like I started posting before you edited or something!

    It's hard to keep up with the rules a lot of the time.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Important consultation on changes here

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