Restricted area’s to fly

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Hi all

I’m relatively new to the world of drones and have a Question about restricted area’s to fly?
I live next to an airport that closed down in 2022, but the area still has a restriction on the map, there is a proposal for the airport to reopen possibly in 2028, I was wondering who I have to contact (CAA) to get permission to fly my drone, I basically want to do some videos as I have some great scenery walks where I live and wanted to get some video created before it reopens, any advice would be most welcome

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Sounds like Sheffield Doncaster (former RAF Finningley). There are no restrictions around it, as far as I know. What are you referring to?

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I forgot to say: welcome to DroneHub @shrek! It’s really great to have you with us.

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Hi Simon, thanks for the reply, yes your correct I’m referring to Sheffield Doncaster airport, it’s just showing on my Dji fly app that there are restrictions, as a radius of 5Km, I just wanted to make sure I was able to fly my drone in this area

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Your DJI app is out of date. How old is your drone?

Your profile says you fly a Mini 5 Pro. I’m really surprised that model has an out of date map on it.

Can you update its database somehow?

Have you done all the software and firmware updates from DJI?

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Hi Simon

The drone is just over a week old, yes I’m flying the new mini 5 pro, I’ve also got a Dji Mavic Air,

All updates were done once I received the new drone, I will have a look and see if I can force another firmware update,

But I’m happy I’m able to fly the drone in my area although it will be for a short time,

Thank you so much for the information I’m so looking forward to show off the area and scenery where I live

I will update you if it works

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Once I activated the drone the mini 5 pro wasn’t on the list to start with

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DJI Geozones don’t prevent you flying any more. They are just for information.

It is a real shame that the information is so out of date though.

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Drone all upto date,
I went on the Dji website and it’s the same, yes your right it is a shame,

Do you know of any apps that I could used for upto date flight zone restrictions please :folded_hands:

Many thanks

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Yes. Use DroneSafetyMap.com on your PC and Drone Assist app on your phone.

Both mentioned in our handbook at handbook.fpv.uk

Both of those use data from Altitude Angel which is reliable.

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I always check the Drone Assist app. It’s free and the best.

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Agreed. It is a shame today Altitude Angel has entered administration.

@Shrek You can reach out to NATS regarding any questions about the former FRZ at Doncaster Sheffield (and/or Nottingham Tollerton). Their email is aissupervisor@nats.co.uk and I’m told they’re quick to respond.

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