I live in suburban Columbus, Ohio. I've about 99% convinced myself to buy a Mavic Air drone, but I haven't made the purchase yet. I've been a still photographer for more than 40 years, and I can't resist the temptation to try aerial photography. I might shoot some video just for fun, but my emphasis will likely remain still photography.

I've found, and read, about a gazillion Web pages, including those on the FCC site, that warn me about where I can't fly a drone. I'm most interested in where I can fly one. Put another way, where are some interesting places I can take a drone to get aerial photographs? I'm aware that a lot depends on local laws and regulations, but I'm hoping for some general ideas as to where I can take a drone to have fun with it and get some photos.

Larry

You can click here  https://www.dji.com/flysafe?site=brandsite&from=footer. Click on GeoZone Map, scroll the map to where you want to fly and see if DJI will allow you to. Red zones= No Fly / Yellow Zones=No Fly / Green Zones= Fly. Do a lot of reading and watch a lot of U Tube on the matter. As far as subject matter the trick is to find it in a place you can fly.

Hi. Thank you for raising your concern to us. Let me help you with this. I will be posting a link where you can use to find all the areas where you can fly your drone.

https://www.dji.com/flysafe?site=brandsite&from=nav

Thank you.

i suggest an app called Airmap.  its pretty solid app that can help you out.  just look out for red/orange zones and zones with red stripes.. otherwise with greens/limes/yellow greens, mostly okay..

UAV forecast will also show you a map and what are NFZ if any in your area.  

Great post! Different towns and states have different laws so it’s great to have an app about this.

SparksBird Posted at 2018-6-11 06:13
UAV forecast will also show you a map and what are NFZ if any in your area.

thanks for the tip with the UAV forecast (https://www.uavforecast.com/).

Thanks to National Park service, all but a very few parks are off limits.  

Something about drones disturbing Wildlife.  Not that humans with their screaming offspring in tow, would bother wildlife - as they stampede through.

You can also get Big Brother's Official flying app, B4UFLY, which will show you No Fly Zones when planning.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/where_to_fly/b4ufly/