DJI Mavic Mini
Flight Crew Private
Training / Qualification
Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Unauthorized Flight Operations (UAS)
Flight Crew Returned to Home (UAS); General Police / Security Involved
Human Factors
With the purpose of recreational flying with my DJI Mini 2 (drone); I took off from the parking lot [of a sports stadium] where I knew there would be a great deal of open space (parking lots) and could see cool visuals of the stadium in flight. I do not have any form of business or social media channel that would make me a business in my drone use.Being new to recreational drone use I was unaware of authorization requirements in the area of both being near the ZZZ airport as well as the stadiums. Thankfully security staff from [security company] were swift to detect my mistake and find me in person to instruct me to land my drone immediately to avoid any punishment. Limiting my total fly time; thankfully; to 11 minutes.All of which were kind in our conversation as I landed my drone and they instructed me not to do this again as this is within Class B airspace (ZZZ) and Authorization Zones specific to the stadiums as well. They ensured me I was not in trouble; as this was a warning; if done again than punishment is likely. Representatives from the stadium [and security company] took photo of my driver's license as well as the staffer from the stadium in order to have on file if I were to attempt to fly in their area again. We then all left to go on with our days. I was very thankful we had a pleasant exchange as they quickly made me realize my mistake and brought the drone down.I hope my forward thinking in reporting this and my transparency are taken into consideration as to any pending fine/threats/warnings that may take place due to this incident. This was certainly a learning experience and I am already looking further into educating myself about drone regulations further before flying again as further corrective action.
Recreational Drone Pilot reported inadvertently flying within Class B airspace from the parking lot of a stadium complex. The Pilot was unaware of the incursion until advised by security personnel.