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# Drone no-fly zones in the United States

> 31,643 drone zones in the United States, 2,174 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone.

*Last updated: 2026-09-17*

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)](https://www.faa.gov/uas)
- **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](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone)
- **Official map:** [B4UFLY](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/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.

1. Check the airspace, nearby airports and temporary flight restrictions in a B4UFLY app. [Official page](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly)
2. 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](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/laanc)
3. Where LAANC is not available, or you need to fly higher than the facility map allows, apply on FAADroneZone (processed manually). [Official page](https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_airspace_authorizations)
4. Check Temporary Flight Restrictions on the day: they can close an area to drones at short notice. [Official page](https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/)
5. Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on [DJI FlySafe](https://fly-safe.dji.com/unlock/unlock-request). 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.

→ [Drone pre-flight checklist](https://droneweatherforecast.app/guides/drone-pre-flight-checklist)

## 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).

[Drone no-fly zones by country](https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones)

*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.*

## Check the weather and the no-fly zones in the United States

Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. Free on Android and iOS, no ads.

- [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.droneweather.app)
- [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/drone-weather-forecast/id6768126094)