UAS pilot reported flying in a no drone zone without authorization. The UAS pilot was also flying in a confined area and struck a wire causing the UAS to crash.

Date: 2023-01 · Aircraft: DJI Mini 3 Pro · Phase: cruise

Anomalies: airspace-violation-all-types|deviation-discrepancy-procedural-far|deviation-discrepancy-procedural-published-material-policy|deviation-discrepancy-procedural-unauthorized-flight-operations-uas|inflight-event-encounter-object

Synopsis

UAS pilot reported flying in a no drone zone without authorization. The UAS pilot was also flying in a confined area and struck a wire causing the UAS to crash.

Narrative

I was approximately 300 yards from the Stadium when I deployed my sUAS to take some photos around the local area. I then flew the sUAS into the empty stadium to take some photos; honestly not knowing this was not allowable as a recreational sUAS operator. While attempting to maneuver the sUAS; I lost control of the sUAS and it touched the cables over the field that hold video cameras that capture video during games. At this point the sUAS impact the ground and I lost link with the system. I'm unaware of any damage to property or injury to any person. After the event I contacted an expert in UAS regulations and training. I've spent much time reviewing the rules and regulations regarding sUAS operations so that I do not repeat my mistake in the future.Again; this was an honest mistake and I did not intentionally disregard any rules or regulations and was unaware as a recreational operator and didn't know or understand this type of flight was unallowable prior or during the flight and will ensure I do so in the future. I'm contemplating completing Part 107 certification so that I can learn more about flying a sUAS within local; state; and FAA rules and regulations. I do recommend that the manufacturer of the sUAS and the FAA provide more information upon purchase of these types of sUAS to prevent these types of mishaps.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.