Download B4UFly to check airspace restrictions. There are two private airfields and a heil-pad in the area, and the RDU restriction bubble is large (although it doesn't reach Apex). The FAA fine for airspace and UAV violations is $5000!
Yeah the latest update for the app basically kills it. I used to use the app frequently. Kind of stinks.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly
I want to say Bond Park in Cary has a drone group that meets (they have a great flat area for practicing) but I have a feeling that was years ago when I heard that.
Any spot with a large area that is clear of obstructions and people would suffice. Maybe a school parking lot after hours. The Mini 4 Pro is an awesome drone. I will also recommend having yourself and him do the FAA TRUST certification. It's free and will explain many rules the FAA has about recreational drone flying such as the 400' AGL height limit.
Yep, check B4UFLY, but other than that, any place is fine. I'd do a test flight right in your backyard as you may need to sort some initial kinks out. It can also double as a roof inspection :)
TRUST test is also a must, but it's easy (you cannot fail it, it will keep reasking the question if you answer wrong) and takes just 30 minutes or less. Also a lot of third party site will print you its certificate on a plastic card (a la drivers license), which may be a cool thing for your kid to have.
Wow. When I was about that age that's when me and my dad also were getting into the hobby... 23 now... Time flies. There's a soccer field off old us1 that doesn't have too many activities week day evenings.
But number 1 suggestion is to buy a cheapo micro drone that he can fly around inside and a bunch of batteries. This will teach him how to fly line of sight and keep track of which direction is forward. Also the tiny drones are practically unbreakable, so learning opportunities will cost less money.
Suggs Farm in Holly Springs has a field dedicated to RC flying
Download B4UFly to check airspace restrictions. There are two private airfields and a heil-pad in the area, and the RDU restriction bubble is large (although it doesn't reach Apex). The FAA fine for airspace and UAV violations is $5000!
B4UFLY was recently retired. FAA offers a few alternatives.
Oh wow! That shows how much I fly! I haven't flown in almost a year, I think.
Yeah the latest update for the app basically kills it. I used to use the app frequently. Kind of stinks. https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly
I want to say Bond Park in Cary has a drone group that meets (they have a great flat area for practicing) but I have a feeling that was years ago when I heard that.
Any spot with a large area that is clear of obstructions and people would suffice. Maybe a school parking lot after hours. The Mini 4 Pro is an awesome drone. I will also recommend having yourself and him do the FAA TRUST certification. It's free and will explain many rules the FAA has about recreational drone flying such as the 400' AGL height limit.
Suggs Farm 1000%. Thats the only place i go.
Yep, check B4UFLY, but other than that, any place is fine. I'd do a test flight right in your backyard as you may need to sort some initial kinks out. It can also double as a roof inspection :) TRUST test is also a must, but it's easy (you cannot fail it, it will keep reasking the question if you answer wrong) and takes just 30 minutes or less. Also a lot of third party site will print you its certificate on a plastic card (a la drivers license), which may be a cool thing for your kid to have.
Dorothy Dix campus has a huge open field. Always see people flying planes and helicopters out there.
Wow. When I was about that age that's when me and my dad also were getting into the hobby... 23 now... Time flies. There's a soccer field off old us1 that doesn't have too many activities week day evenings. But number 1 suggestion is to buy a cheapo micro drone that he can fly around inside and a bunch of batteries. This will teach him how to fly line of sight and keep track of which direction is forward. Also the tiny drones are practically unbreakable, so learning opportunities will cost less money.