The problem with airmap is they do not show the class e extensions. We are flying at Dorthea Dix park in Raleigh which is Under the 1700" class e BUT on the edge of the SE extension about where the inverted V 716 is. Where I live is due south of RDU above the word CARY. I have no problem there, but I haven't check recently.
I guess it is a good thing DJI is taking business away from Airmap, given their attitude and direction.
Its important to verify airspace accurately since the PIC is fully responsible for adherence to the FARs. The airport I flew out of as a commercial pilot was a class D part time towered airport but had the boundaries at 7 miles radius. I lived on a farm with a small airstrip but still had to call the tower just to take a simple pleasure flight in my experimental. The same level of rules apply to drones as we fly them. If you have ever had to tangle with FAA/NTSB it is quite intimidating and can be very expensive. Best practice is to call ATC and ask them specifically. Regarding position. Reference your Lat-Lon location and refer to it on an up to date sectional. We are not allowed to use out of date sectionals.View attachment 107085 since hobbyists are not required to understand airspace, their only requirement to follow if they want to operate within 5 miles of airport is to notify ATC. In essence every pilot, whether sUAS or manned aircraft has to notify ATC in one way or another before entering class B, C, D, or E airspace.
In fact class B & C surface airspace generally extends beyond the 5 mile radius of which hobbyists by rule are allowed to fly in as long as they are outside the 5 mile radius, I don’t recommend doing so as you will get busted.
Its important to verify airspace accurately since the PIC is fully responsible for adherence to the FARs. The airport I flew out of as a commercial pilot was a class D part time towered airport but had the boundaries at 7 miles radius. I lived on a farm with a small airstrip but still had to call the tower just to take a simple pleasure flight in my experimental. The same level of rules apply to drones as we fly them. If you have ever had to tangle with FAA/NTSB it is quite intimidating and can be very expensive. Best practice is to call ATC and ask them specifically. Regarding position. Reference your Lat-Lon location and refer to it on an up to date sectional. We are not allowed to use out of date sectionals.
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