DJI Undifferentiated
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 66; Flight Crew Total 0; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 107; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 25
Confusion; Training / Qualification; Situational Awareness
Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Unauthorized Flight Operations (UAS)
Flight Crew Exited Penetrated Airspace; General Police / Security Involved
Human Factors; Chart Or Publication; Software and Automation
I was flying my DJI aircraft recreationally at XA15 at the ZZZ Harbor during my DJI drone's flight on its Return To Home automation when a public official asked me for my license and registration. I told him that I was a recreational pilot on site and had a self unlocking license from DJI Fly app to fly at ZZZ Area.He told me that I was too close to the airport (2.5 miles away) and that I didn't have permission from the tower or a permit from the harbor. He also told me that I need to have my DJI aircraft registered and displayed at all times and gave a me a ticket for not complying with FAA registration. He notified me later that I needed a 107 license and that my DJI aircraft needed to be registered and displayed correctly on the drone at all times. I am self reporting because I was unaware and believed at the time that I had acquired all measures I need to fly there. I aim to always fly safely and share the skies responsibly.I was unaware that I had missed steps to safely and legally fly over the water in that area.
Hobbyist drone pilot was unaware they were flying in controlled airspace until approached by a public official.