DJI's GEO zone database lists 31,643 drone zones in the United States, 2,174 of them restricted, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.
Zone types
| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Restricted | 2,174 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
| 🟧 Enhanced warning | 2,791 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 26,678 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Idaho National Laboratory | 35.0 km |
| FAA TFR#8326 (copy of 0/9477) | 23.0 km |
| Fort Benning-Lawson AAF | 21.7 km |
| Fort Greely-Allen AAF | 16.7 km |
| Fort Hood-Hood AAF | 16.6 km |
| Savannah River Site | 15.0 km |
| Camp Blanding-Blanding AAF | 13.4 km |
| Fort Leonard Wood-Forney AAF | 11.1 km |
| Denver International Airport | 10.4 km |
| Fort Richardson-Bryant AAF | 10.2 km |
| New River-MCAS New River 3 | 9.5 km |
| New River-MCAS New River 1 | 8.6 km |
| Barksdale AFB-Barksdale AFB | 8.4 km |
| Ventura County-OLF San Nicholas | 7.9 km |
| Lakehurst-KNEL | 7.8 km |
Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach.
Drone rules in the United States at a glance
- Aviation authority: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Maximum height: 122 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Register on FAADroneZone every drone flown under Part 107, and recreational drones of 250 g or more. Official page
- Official map: B4UFLY
- Recreational flyers must pass the free TRUST test; flying for work needs a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Drones that need FAA registration must broadcast Remote ID, unless flown at an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA).
How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone
Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (FAA) before you fly.
- Check the airspace, nearby airports and temporary flight restrictions in a B4UFLY app. Official page
- To fly in controlled airspace near an airport, request authorization through LAANC in an FAA-approved app. It is open to Part 107 pilots and recreational flyers, and usually answers in seconds. Official page
- Where LAANC is not available, or you need to fly higher than the facility map allows, apply on FAADroneZone (processed manually). Official page
- Check Temporary Flight Restrictions on the day: they can close an area to drones at short notice. Official page
- Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on DJI FlySafe. DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.
Check zones and weather before you fly
The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.
Frequently asked questions
Where can't you fly a drone in the United States?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 2,174 restricted zones in the United States; the official map is B4UFLY. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in the United States?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Federal Aviation Administration. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in the United States?
Up to 122 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero.
Is the DJI no-fly zone map official?
No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Federal Aviation Administration (official map: B4UFLY).
Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.