# Drone Zones : Map — Discover places to fly

> Community-driven map for discovering and sharing drone flying locations. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Newcastle upon Tyne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-zones-map/id992074198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Newcastle upon Tyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/352911158)
- Category: Navigation, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.43/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, Russian
- Released: 2015-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-zones-map/id992074198/reviews.md

## What is Drone Zones?

This app provides a way for people to share appropriate and legal sites they have found for flying, wherever they are in the world. Be it a large, unobstructed open area; easily accessible public right of way for taking off from; beautiful scenery in open airspace for taking stills and video of; or all of the above!

The principle of the app is very simple and yet extremely powerful with the ability to inspire others to visit new places and share their experiences with the community.

It provides a simple and convenient way to discover places and leave reviews. Helping you to rate places by the following important categories:

- Scenic Value
- Suitability for training/practice
- Ease of Access
- How quiet

This application was developed by a community as part of a research project at Newcastle University.

## Key features

- Discover drone flying locations
- Share legal flight sites
- Rate locations by scenic value
- Rate suitability for training
- Rate ease of access
- Rate how quiet a location is
- Community-driven reviews

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-zones-map/id992074198/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Will not allow me to register

*2024-01-27*

All I get is “failed to register”. No explanation as to why. I’ve changed everything and still failed to register.

### 2/5 — Good idea, but unreliable content

*2021-01-29*

A lot of pins have no detail behind them at all, and most of the pins I found in my local area, are actually in no-fly areas.  There was even a pin placed right on a local controlled airport!
Don’t trust that just because there is a pin there, you are actually allowed to fly there.

### 1/5 — Can’t add locations and many added are illegal areas,

*2019-10-27*

I have no means of adding locations that I can see.

Additionally nearly all the ones near me are within NFZ’s near my local airport. People who added them are ignorant of the law.

Quite ridiculous to allow locations without showing illegal areas. There are a number of forums and apps which do this properly and you can add locations with videos and comments.

Far better uk based apps than this.

### 2/5 — Wrong information

*2019-06-25*

Many zones that are shown are actually not suitable. Have personally emailed couple parks to confirm that. Although good try and great idea.

### 3/5 — Ok app but one major thing missing

*2019-04-20*

Like the app, would it not be a good feature to have a no fly boundary based on the current laws?

### 2/5 — Unable to add locations

*2018-09-01*

I love the idea of this app and really want it to work - the idea of sharing great flight experiences and places to fly for drone enthusiasts is brilliant. Unfortunately I’ve tried several times to save a location but it simply fails with an error message. Clearly it’s working for many users but in my experience it’s not been very good.
Please fix so you can save a pin anywhere on the map.

### 5/5 — Drone Zone a must have app

*2018-08-05*

This app is brilliant, not only to get inspiration where to fly but see other drone pilots opinions. But for
Me it is a permanent record of flight venue the notes I leave are reminders on such thing as access etc. But others I hope will find my notes/review useful, I think we will all be hearing more about this app, a definite must have.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2018-07-02*

Update: 2 July 2018
Absolute rubbish. Two locations tagged. Don't waste your time downloading this.

Previous comment : 3 locations in Scotland , waste of time

**Developer response:** Have you checked for new locations recently? All of the locations are added by other users so building up the content takes time. Thanks for your review.

### 1/5 — Was a good idea but actually full of crap

*2018-05-13*

People can pin point anything, homes etc. Most of points breach dronecode. There's no report button to have recommendations reviewed/removed. Full of useless data. Dev appears to have left and non existent / responsive. Sooner this app stops working (or the Dev takes control and does housekeeping etc) the better.

### 1/5 — Of Little use and maybe a little dangerous.....

*2017-01-24*

The basis of the App could be a good idea but implementation falls down in more ways than one.

The small number of reviews contain several useful comments and suggestions but there is no sign that anyone is listening. The App has not been updated for over nine months so one has to ask the question whether it is a genuine University of Newcastle item or is a student product that is unlikely ever to be supported or updated. Whatever, it carries the University's stamp of approval.

Map pins show users places where they might enjoy flying. All users can add places to be seen by others.

Several of the pins around my own location are on National Trust land - private property where drone flying is specifically prohibited. I see multiple pins in a nearby zone where ALL flying is prohibited. The App and its authors provide no means for removing such locations from the  map.

The original 'reviewers' may have got away with flying at these locations but anyone following their recommendations would not appreciate being at the receiving end of the wrath of the CAA.... fines and costs tend to be rather draconian.

Use the App with care and at follow its guidance your own peril.

## Frequently asked questions about Drone Zones

### What does Drone Zones : Map do?

This app allows users to discover and share appropriate and legal sites for flying drones globally. It helps users find open areas, accessible takeoff points, and scenic locations for photography and videography, fostering a community of shared experiences.

### What are the key features of Drone Zones : Map?

Key features include discovering drone flying locations, sharing legal flight sites, and rating places based on scenic value, suitability for training, ease of access, and how quiet the location is. It also facilitates community reviews.

### Is Drone Zones : Map free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements. It was developed as part of a research project.

### Who is this app intended for?

This application is designed for drone pilots who are looking for safe, legal, and interesting places to fly their drones. It's also for those who wish to contribute to a community by sharing their own discovered locations and experiences.

### How can I rate a location in the app?

You can rate locations within the app by considering four important categories: Scenic Value, Suitability for training/practice, Ease of Access, and How quiet the location is. These ratings help other users make informed decisions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2018-06-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added iPhone X support and improved registration workflows.

### 2.1 — 2016-04-21

We have listened to the communities requests and made the following changes:

- Added satellite mode to discover
- Fixed a location bug
- New on-boarding screen
- Added Arabic and Russian support

Please leave a positive review if you have any requests/ideas on how to improve the app.

### 1.4.1 — 2015-07-10

We have listened to the communities requests and made the following changes:

- Added satellite mode to discover
- Fixed a location bug
- New on-boarding screen

Please leave a positive review if you have any requests/ideas on how to improve the app.

### 1.3 — 2015-06-16

- Added more verbose error messages when registering
- Added feedback when searching the map

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve this app please leave a review.

### 1.2 — 2015-05-28

Complete redesign with the following new features:

- Now available for iPad
- Pull up menu with closest places
- Improved local search
- Tap and hold to add place
- Ability to share the app
- Redesigned layout

If you have any comments please leave a review

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