Is somebody from NYC (New York City) here?

  

  

Is it ok to fly there? Is ok to fly in Manhattan?

  

  

Was reading somewhere (can´t remember when) that there is a lot of no-fly-zones in NYC.

  

  

Will be going there next month, and would love to be able to use my spark to register the trip.

  

  

Thank you,

  

  

Adriano.

Correct, 99% of NYC (Manhattan) is a NFZ

Any workarounds?

I don´t want to make some aerial filmography... just some selfies videos and pictures...

Adriano Araujo Posted at 2017-7-26 06:14
Any workarounds?

I don´t want to make some aerial filmography... just some selfies videos and pictures...

Well there's always a workaround...just fly it and don't get caught.  The Spark is less intrusive than other drones, thus depending on where you're flying it might fine.  Central Park might be a place where you wouldn't be noticed as much.

Tviscomi Posted at 2017-7-26 06:18
Well there's always a workaround...just fly it and don't get caught.  The Spark is less intrusive than other drones, thus depending on where you're flying it might fine.  Central Park might be a place where you wouldn't be noticed as much.

But would the drone goes airborne in a NFZ?

Is I could understand, it will not even hover in that areas (software limitation)

Adriano Araujo Posted at 2017-7-26 06:28
But would the drone goes airborne in a NFZ?

Is I could understand, it will not even hover in that areas (software limitation)

There are various classes of NFZ

Adriano Araujo Posted at 2017-7-26 06:28
But would the drone goes airborne in a NFZ?

Is I could understand, it will not even hover in that areas (software limitation)

See link below:
http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc?w&www=v1

You'll have to fly it in ATTI mode for it to do anything, and click a confirmation that DJI is not responsible for what you may be doing.

i dont know exactly how reliable this interactive map is.... but for my area is it fairly accurate...

http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/air-space-map/

NYC is not fully locked down no fly zone, however, it is very difficult....it is very controlled airspace.   and i'm sure even if it is legal someone will complain and you may lose it.    use with caution..    it is controlled airspace. ideally you probably shouldn't fly in the city its self either way.  

you got real meaty balls to want to fly a spark in a highly congested zone with so much wifi interference, and so many things to hit, plus i cannot imagine GPS or compass will be very happy.   

I am from the NYC area and regularly fly my spark. You can check on the DJI no fly map or use the app B4UFLY from FAA and check if there are any restrictions. Most of Manhattan doesn't have any restriction unless there is a VIP movement. I prefer to fly it on the river front and over the water so not disturbing anyone and less chances of hitting any buildings.

roosevelt island is a free zone to fly.

"you got real meaty balls to want to fly a spark in a highly congested zone with so much wifi interference, and so many things to hit, plus i cannot imagine GPS or compass will be very happy.  "

Not in the dowtown... but on parks (Central?! ... and others), rivershores, etc.

And no farther than 5-10m from me. Like I said, just to make "selfies".