What Happens If You Try To Fly Your Drone Over A Prison (DJI Mini 2) AKA The Dread Drone

[@ronprince1478]

It won’t be long until new cars are like that, unable to speed, run a red light, change lanes over a solid line etc. I like drones that I control, not a computer.

[@tivert2004]

Great job, PJ. You answered the question many were wondering (including me)👍

[@heateslier]

I find that was an interesting question but more so important and probably useful is that you've documented it 👍

[@nimrax7461]

Thank you for this try out. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@DJAUDITS]

Thanks for testing this PJ. Awesome video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Its-just-a-camera]

It’s quite simple just unlock the drone lol, I get up to 1000 meters if I want.

[@-lowdown-4698]

About auditors that use drones brother✌🏼

[@alandixon7948]

I remember that one with dj talking to the police drone guy and he did say 165 to 400 foot

[@robertcoleman4861]

Thanks pj nice experiment well done.

[@jjfreight-trains]

Fantastic, thank you for showing and giving your time. Watching from Australia

[@kylehall2913]

Great video mate! Was very interested to see the outcome

[@noelward8047]

Good experiment. (I liked your drone looking at itself as it landed).

[@wakeywarrior]

The tech on these drones could only have been dreamed about a few years ago, I’m just getting a Mini 3 tomorrow which is even better with obstacle avoidance. This is good to know that I would not be able to mistakenly fly it where it should not go.

[@michael1968-m9b]

that was a great video thanks, ive always wondered about the restricted air space, now you have proved a very useful point, thanks again for the great video

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Very interesting. Thank you PJ

[@colinmorand129]

Cheers Pj

[@FishingFrustrationsUK]

great info bro thanks n sorry i missed the premier i was asleep

[@video99couk]

5:32 Very low quality voice for that message, compared to the normal flight messages.

[@kaotic345]

It is not against the law to fly over prison above restricted zone. I have just been approved to fly over a prison. You have to do a custom unlock request (not a geo zone unlock request) with dji unlock on your pc, not on app, giving them the reason, the height, route and reason, you also upload evidence to show you can fly over by providing the flight restriction limits which are surface to 164ft. The reason PJ wasn't allowed was because he didn't do a custom unlock

[@ronprince1478]

Thanks Jason for the information. The question remains, why do you need permission to NOT break the law or any aviation regulations?

[@kaotic345]

@@ronprince1478 we shouldn't need to but because of the increase in drone use to drop off drugs and contraband into prison grounds, Dji has put security measures in place to reduce the problem.

[@macsmith6216]

If it wasn’t a restricted area you wouldn’t have to ask for permission All restrictions are in the DJI map All airports, military, and prisons are listed on it

[@kaotic345]

@@macsmith6216 thats what ron prince is saying, it isn't restricted airspace above prison if your flying above 164ft. Its only Dji who won't let you fly above the restricted area by default. If you bought a drone of a different brand say (autel) you would be able to fly over without asking autel for permission. Check out for yourself by using an airspace app, drone assist or air maps etc.. You can select the restricted area and you will get the information about the air restriction. By air law the flight restriction zone above a prison is from surface level up to 164ft, so if your flying above 164ft you are allowed to fly over the restricted area.

[@Phil-Sands]

Nice to know when someone says that there's restricted airspace over their property.

[@ianb2877]

Thank you, finally video proof that you can't fly over with the DJI Mini.

[@2012turok]

I would love a DJI mini 2 .............. maybe one day when i win the lotto.ThankS for the vid PJ.

[@reignfree7837]

Good stuff. Question answered. Thanks

[@judgejones36]

Thanks for letting us know regarding air space PJ. As we all know it's forbidden, it's good to know and see the test done in practice. I've got my mini 3 pro coming tomorrow 👍🤜🤛

[@droneranger6773]

Eyup Pete. I was talking about you today to someone called Andy at Italian Granite Company on Carlton Industrial Estate in Barnsley. They have a small factory and showroom. They gave me a tour and even let me take the drone inside to get some shots. I said that may be something you'd be interested in and he seemed really keen on the idea after watching a couple of your videos. The whole estate has some interesting businesses on it.

[@glendipple]

excellent proven video...keep up your good work, always an enjoyment to watch...

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

I wouldn’t have even tried it, I am pleased it doesn’t let you fly into the area. ✌🏼

[@PJAudits]

I had to find out, then I know I'm safe if I fly near a prison

[@sandymcghee3328]

Great video pj great drone footage 👍👍👍👍

[@andrewhill4226]

I presume I can fly over the prison, as I don't use an app. I use the handheld transmitter that it came with. It's a Hubsan 501s, but I have installed the extended antenna which is redundant now they bought the drone laws in. You have to keep it in sight where before you could go out of view and monitored the drone on the on screen display. Some users would piggyback the batteries and travel 15min flight time away and then fly back ! Cheers for the info 73's Andy M6APJ

[@whatsmine7848]

A very informative video 👍👍

[@johnmiller1300]

Top job mate

[@davidgriffiths4457]

That was excellent information some more of that will be great Thanks

[@KestrelAerial]

DJ did answer that question himself when he realised dji didn't stop the nfz at 164ft at the end of the video. The no fly zones imposed by dji are not accurate and should not be trusted.

[@cwmousemat9112]

I just love DJI's Chinglish.

[@ChubbyAnts]

Interesting thx PJ

[@samdieselpower]

PJ , you were filming right next to my old school Ranby house there. That’s a lovely old building you should have taken a look at. There was a song we used to sing coming back from rugby called come to Ranby come to Ranby which had a verse about the prison next door lol. Aye lad , have to say it was pretty obvious what was gonna happen there lad.

[@Christopher-dd1ph]

riiiiiiiight

[@yourrightimsooosorry884]

My drone flys over all prisons I've tried!

[@t6ix0]

Which 1 you got

[@walkingwhileinnocent4158]

Good video PJ I was wondering if it would let ya fly over even if u was over the hight limit and now we know it wont. Thanx PJ Great work ✌👍👌

[@bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843]

Should have tried going backwards But great test now we know. Intresting to see if it lets you go over a restriction area of a power station

[@craigrobertsonmsc.6260]

Oh well, now the dip sticks at the prison know the story with drones.

[@trippymalc]

The Horizon Looks, well, Sort of, Horizontal ,Where is The curve.

[@Coyo-Tea]

Most interesting thanks PJ 👍🏻👍🏻 will all software & apps do the same ?

[@angelamcmillan8512]

Not bad it went to 360 feet ..but won't let it fly over ...BUGGAR..good .very interesting p.j..take care ...

[@bushgreen260]

*Who issued your unlock code to enter the Leeds stadium?*

[@mananddroneuk]

--- I can answer this for you. DJI Fly application does not account for altitude when it comes to NFZ's. It's ring fenced and that's that. Regardless of what is stated by the CAA. --

[@alsstuff]

I'm pretty sure that DJI restricted zones range from ground level up. I've tried flying under the stub of an airfield runway extension where outside the ATZ the stub starts at 1000' AGL and it won't let me. I've tried this at several airfields so I reckon it's just a blanket ban by DJI.

[@mavicmeister29]

PJ, never take off or land on a metal car roof, or any other metal object as the metal will interfere with the drones GPS system and it’s possible to get flyaways as the drone may not know its accurate location. This happened to a relative a few years back, and the drone almost went for a swim. Luckily a safe landing was made about five foot from the rivers edge.

[@Loz348]

yeah its prob not the car that did it, gps drones get confused over water its a well known fact, the reflections play hell with the downward facing sensors and the quad gets confused easy

[@Its-just-a-camera]

That’s factually innocent information it’s not helpful spreading misinformation around.

[@auditnerd8767]

@@Its-just-a-camera Two messages....which one?

[@gwilymjones1298]

This is very interesting and would be interesting to see and know what software the emergency services use. I say this because the local prison to me last week had a training exercise going on, and the Police and Ambulance both used their drones and both flew and hovered above the prison, so this proves it can be done, but the question is how :) aha

[@DMC888]

If they were DJI drones they just had to request an unlock code and get it approved.

[@arielsaeth]

this is so that ONLY Police and Prison Authorities can smuggle drugs and stuff into prisons.

[@gwilymjones1298]

@@arielsaeth Omg laughed way to much at this!! 😂😂

[@gwilymjones1298]

@@DMC888 Ahh right okay I get you, that makes sense

[@heateslier]

I think professional drones are a bit different than consumer level or toy drones designed for convenient and easy operation

[@lordrod7328]

Very interesting that

[@bvgbill8325]

I really enjoyed your video with your drone - would love to see some more around other places cheers from Bill

[@SpitfireCallum]

Thanks pj

[@Martins-play-ground]

My dji drone was once seen doing some thing it should not have been doing (peeking) so to get away i whizzed it up into the clouds to get away lol your be amazed how high these will go if the right app is used.

[@davidparody6814]

Nothing like proof in the pudding

[@johngodfrey3427]

hi pj app whot app do you use for controlled airspace pj john nottingham

[@nasserdiyqtrdny9500]

There is an Easter egg On dji drones That you take off inside run through a door And you can fly on restricted !!!! areas there are some risks

[@daipigeon7561]

Coukd u not unlock it like u did at Leeds football ground.. Just asking

[@Treberon]

Like the police office said then. Its a geo-fence.

[@dmichaelbetts]

You'll have to invest in a Hubsan Zino Mini if you want to fly over.

[@N4TXTV]

My Holy Stone drone has no restrictions at all although only gets to 100m, I would never go over a prison though can't see any point to it.

[@markdunkling1604]

Nice one PJ it did need to be tested but why do they officially state that the restriction is up to a certain height rather than the actual height

[@A2Z1Two3]

Maybe there,are drones that don't have the software that stops you going in to restricted,areas , and if so then those drones could (legally ) fly over 🤔

[@markdunkling1604]

@@A2Z1Two3 That would suggest that it had been hacked .To track drones they use acoustic sensors RF scanners and radar..

[@uktruecrime]

Interesting. The only reason I could think of want to go near a prison would be to photograph it and you can clearly readily do that at an angle from the perimeter. Restricted areas frustrate me as its never clear where they are. Have you tried National Trust land. I have seen them posting no fly notices but they don'y have the legal authority over airspace so presumably they mean you can't fly whilst standing on their land.

[@PJAudits]

You can't take off or land on their property

[@JeremySpencerJJWS]

Really don't see how arsing about like this helps real drone users enjoy their hobby.

[@StevieProton]

I do.

[@Its-just-a-camera]

You’re right, this doesn’t do anything as a simple unlock code will get you up to 1000 meters high and easily fly over any prison or airport. And you can legally do it with the right license.

[@PottsyUK]

This isn’t a drone hobby channel.

[@MickeyFKNMouse]

All these people are doing is f’in it up for us that enjoy these freedoms and permissions we currently enjoy. The whole reason legislation came into force is because of fcuktards dicking around and pissing people off.

[@Its-just-a-camera]

@@PottsyUK jog on pal

[@hateeternalmaver]

Well thank you very much. That was very informative and provides a good reason not to choose DJI. I understand them being overly careful to comply with regulations but I still prefer they'd just stick to the numbers, y'know... ;) cheers man!

[@lynrus]

the drone they have at the prison has no problems flying over and around it .

[@kridgwell]

Yes - interesting.....

[@jacksugden8190]

No problems using Google Earth instead then

[@Its-just-a-camera]

You can disable all those features, and you can fly over it it’s quite simple.

[@t6ix0]

How

[@GAMEOVERCOOKED]

DJI drone software is chinese, they use the drones in the Ukraine to drop granades, however the Russians have the chinese software contol that allows them to pinpoint the drone, your drone can be found so easy.

[@cypeman8037]

Isn't it the app rather than the drone itself that stops the flight? The app has the mapping.

[@EmaDostal]

[@applanateearth586]

What you should do is record the screen instead of the camera, then we can see what you see!

[@greeney76]

Next time hit it with a bit of speed I'm sure it will fly through . Very interesting pj

[@WilsonCarefree]

What happens if your blocked from doing a legal activity?

[@PJAudits]

You shouldn't be

[@WilsonCarefree]

@@PJAudits but you are, so is that software infringing on your rights?

[@podman63]

Yes very interested in the outcome Good to see you are staying with in the law 😉

[@kennystones6455]

Be careful landing on your car roof I did that and it slid off fell and broke 🤣😅

[@mykota2417]

But if you'd ignored the warning message n carried moving over being legal then what?

[@PJAudits]

The app won't let you, if you watch the video you will see that

[@martyndeyoung8207]

The DJI app obviously doesn't take account of the altitude restrictions in the RFZ, but what about other manufacturers' software? Did you try the unlock code to legally overfly?

[@ramalama9650]

It doesn't give that option. It does at Football Stadiums etc, not at prisons. Autel drones don't have this restriction. With all these 'Auditors' testing how far you can push these laws it won't be too long before the restrictions are tightened up and the same laws will apply as drones above 250g.

[@supersuper-sq8ss]

Update the software...that is NOT right

[@SkunkapeProductions]

but a radio control helicopter or plane would fly over no problem

[@ianmcewan6234]

👍👍

[@wezftw7130]

Is there anyway to disable the software to allow you to fly in?

[@ramalama9650]

Yes but not within the app.

[@Its-just-a-camera]

@@ramalama9650 that’s actually incorrect you can unlock the drone with the app. It’s how I’m able to fly where ever I want with both the DJI mini 2 and three.

[@PottsyUK]

Obviously it’s not been programmed into the app even though you would actually be breaking the law above the 164 ft. Did you try the legal unlock code you did at Elland road though?

[@PJAudits]

It doesn't give you that option Ed

[@PottsyUK]

@@PJAudits Ah ok 👍 At least we know now what happens!

[@Loz348]

i bet my self buit fpv drone will go over it, infact it would break that nfz cos it has no gps at all, oh i love fpv

[@StevieProton]

DJI's app software is very poor when it comes to FRZ's. Some aerodromes that closed decades ago are still restricted. So, they should get it right or just forget about it like every other drone manufacturer.

[@-lowdown-4698]

Lol bet u shit yourself, cool video and drone back winwin

[@concernedindividual7056]

Nice try, pity software stopped you, should be a simple tweak for the maker, if they would be willing to make it completely in line with the law?

[@andrewbarry3375]

Er have you a takeaway delivery?????

[@angiebaby3942]

👍

[@gordongately6724]

Use another app to fly the drone.

[@gooners08]

But if u don't have the app... Surely u can fly over and drop drugs off 👍

[@3rays3]

I was hoping one of you would try this, thanks. Just wondering if it’s just that app you use for your drone or I wonder if other apps do this also. 👍

[@smithbrownjones]

All this has proven is that the App stopped you from continuing the flight; we still want to know what would happen if you could continue the flight as hoped for.

[@winniewingnut2169]

Just because something is legal it doesn't mean you should do it common sense tells you not to fly over a prison Is people like you that give drone flyers a bad name Automatically assume that I am trouble as soon as I fly it 😱

[@Colin-kk8rz]

Borrow an Autel drone and try it 😛

[@davidsdale2845]

You just proved a point I made earlier, you have no need to get close to a company to film the roof as you can get the same footage well away from them. Why do you insist on telling people I’m going to fly the drone over their property. Your videos are about confrontation why not admit it.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

There should be no confrontation..if the company knew the laws applicable.