2025-08 · NASA ASRS report 2291032
Part 107 UAS pilot reported flying on the edge of restricted airspace. After the flight the UAS pilot was made aware all or part of the flight had entered the restricted airspace.
I was hired to photograph and video a commercial listing in Location X. Upon checking Aloft I noticed that the property appeared barely outside of restricted airspace but called the given numbers to verify just in case. Both numbers were out of service and Aloft seemed to say I was flying in class G; uncontrolled airspace. Upon further investigation later I discovered that I had inadvertently flown in restricted airspace governed by National Security UAS Flight Restriction (NSUFR). A mistake was made on my part leading to the flight in restricted airspace; I wanted to make a report so others don't make the same mistake so easily. I have learned to fully review and triple check the map before making a flight to ensure this does not happen again. As well as further investigating the operating authority should the numbers given not work.In summary; the airspace surrounding Location X can be tricky to read. It is easy to miss information beyond Aloft claiming class G airspace; however; the area is in controlled airspace and extra due diligence should be taken to ensure a safe flight.
Reporter stated they received notice they flew in restricted airspace after the flight had concluded. The reporter also mentioned that they reported the numbers provided on Aloft were out of service.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.
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