UAV - Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle
Flight Crew Total 0.5
Situational Awareness; Confusion
Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew Exited Penetrated Airspace; Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Human Factors; Procedure
In Nacogdoches County Texas; I was mistakenly piloting an UAV in class G air space. I was flying at approximately 350 ft AGL taking photography of the sunset off the treetops. I noticed an airstrip in the distance and immediately grounded the aircraft. I researched my location and realized I am within 5 miles of Mangham Jr. Regional Airport in Nacogdoches; TX. I assumed Angelina county airport was the only airport in the area. I will make every effort to familiarize myself with local airspace with sectional charts prior to flying. I will also make contact with ATC in controlled airspace prior to flying.
DJI Phantom 3 UAS pilot flying at sunset discovered he launched near an airport when he viewed the airport through his UAS video camera.