I’m pretty new to drones and came across DJI FindSpot while looking for places to fly. Since you really have to be careful in Germany about where you’re allowed to fly, I thought it was a useful tool to find good spots nearby.
I figured I’d contribute by adding a few locations so others in the same boat could benefit. Out of the three spots I submitted, only one got accepted. One keeps getting rejected because of ‘missing details,’ but it won’t tell me what’s actually missing. Another one was placed in the middle of a residential area, and the title got changed for some reason.
Also, I can’t even save my avatar… just a small side annoyance.
I like the idea behind the app, but does anyone know of a more user-friendly alternative?
Droniq or Dipul might be worth checking out. And not to be rude, but researching this kind of thing is usually something to do before starting a new hobby. There are definitely some frustrating no-fly zones, but if you have an A1 category drone with C0 or C1 classification, you can fly in most places.
Also, just a personal note—when quiet flying spots become widely known, they stop being nice places to fly. I always look for spots where I can park easily, not disturb anyone, and maybe even get some shade. After a year of flying, I’ve realized I need something like the Air 3S to really enjoy flying in the evenings.
@Sunny
I think I may not have explained myself clearly. I already know about Dipul, and in my area, we’re pretty much surrounded by nature reserves, so it’s not exactly ‘almost everywhere.’
I’m not looking for an app to check geo-zones—I need one to find cool flying locations.
@Ellis
Got it, my bad. Yeah, nature reserves mean no flying over them, but sometimes you can still launch from just outside. Where exactly are you located?
Also, I’m always scouting for good spots myself and usually check at home to see if they’d be viable. I totally get why you’d want to share, but personally, I don’t like making great spots widely known—once a place gets too popular, it’s not the same anymore.
Viele der weißen Flecken sind dann wirklich Felder, das ist dann auf Dauer doch etwas eintönig, auch wenn man Fotos vom Naturschutzgebiet daneben machen kann.
Meine ganz persönliche Herausforderung ist dann noch, dass das Fliegen der Drohne nur Beiwerk ist und Ausflüge mit Frau und Kind im Vordergrund stehen. Deswegen fand ich die Idee von DJI FindSpot so attraktiv, weil man gleich ein paar Eindrücke von der Gegend bekommt.
@Ellis
I understand your perspective better now. For me, it’s different—I fly mainly for relaxation and prefer being away from crowds. Photos and videos are more of an afterthought these days.