What Are GEO and Restricted Zones? (2024)

GEO Zones include the following:

Restricted Zones. In these Zones, which appear red the DJI App, users will be prompted with a warning and flight is prevented. If you believe you have the authorization to operate in a Restricted Zone, please contact [email protected] or Online Unlocking.

Altitude Zones: Altitude zones will appear in gray on the map. Users receive warnings in DJI App, or DJI App and flight altitude is limited.

Authorization Zones. In these Zones, which appear blue in the DJI App, users will be prompted with a warning and flight is limited by default. Authorization Zones may be unlocked by authorized users using a DJI verified account.

Warning Zones. In these Zones, which may not necessarily appear on the DJI App map, users will be prompted with a warning message.

Example Warning Zone: Class E airspace

Enhanced Warning Zones. In these Zones, you will be prompted by GEO at the time of flight to unlock the zone using the same steps as in an Authorization Zone, but you do not require a verified account or an internet connection at the time of your flight.

Regulatory Restricted Zones: Due to local regulations and policies, flights are prohibited within the scope of some special areas.

(Example： Prison)

Approved Zones for Light UAVs(China): For Approved Zones, pilots of light UAVs flying at an altitude of 120 m or less are not required to obtain permission to fly. Pilots who are planning to fly medium-sized UAVs in Approved Zones at an altitude higher than 120 m, or in GEO Zones other than Approved Zones, must obtain permission via UTMISS before taking off.

To check GEO Zones, click here.

Please check local laws and regulations before a flight, and perform the flight in a legal and safe manner.

You can visit the Civil Aviation Administration website for further information.

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