If you live or plan to travel to Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin in Dane County, please use this page as a resource to better understand not only where to fly, but also where it is safest to fly a drone: Best Places to Fly a Drone in Lake Wisconsin.
Disclaimer: I am not liable for your decisions if anything happens to you and / or your drone. It may be worthwhile investing in DJI Care Refresh to keep you flying!
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Google Map of Lake Wisconsin: https://goo.gl/maps/zPdtGeJmkYwJFPyTA
1 — Whalen Grade Landing
3204 Co Rd V, Lodi, WI 53555
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/GkLotHnrFkPvTTR37
This is usually a pretty good spot to take off. There tends to be not too much activity either.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
2 — Camp Rest Park
N3810 Tipperary Rd, Poynette, WI 53955
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/WKBCNcn567s5zX588
This can be an even quieter spot to take off and land by the Wisconsin River and near Wisconsin Lake.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
3 — Copse Road Public Access
Section 22, T11N, R8; 25 ft x 150 ft, between parcels 750 & 751, located off Tipperary Road.
This is another public spot you could fly your drone. It’s just a gravel road that leads to a public access boat launch.
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JesYJ6T6gcApSEiV9
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
4 — Lake Park
W11511 County Road V, Rapp Rd, Lodi, WI 53555
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/UiW4BG3UzrrpYcUj6
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
5 — Merrimac Memorial Park
Memorial Park, Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Merrimac, WI 53561
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/j8gV3q3nJGdEJqui9
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
Kittyhawk Flight Data
1 — Warnings for Whalen Grade Landing
Diedrich Seaplane Base
Lodi, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Seaport
Status: Operational
Distance: 3.39 miles (from boat launch)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/z7ahf95xibmMF9kS7Loeber McDaniel Field Airport
Kittyhawk
Merrimac, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 3.45 miles (from the center of Lake Wisconsin)
Google Maps: N/A
2 — Warnings for Camp Rest Park
There are no advisories in the area. It’s safe to fly.
Kittyhawk
Note: Be aware of live flights around you.
3 — Warnings for Copse Road Public Access
There are no advisories in the area. It’s safe to fly.
Kittyhawk
Note: Be aware of live flights around you.
4 — Warnings for Lake Park
Diedrich Seaplane Base
Lodi, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Seaport
Status: Operational
Distance: 0.39 miles (from Lake Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/z7ahf95xibmMF9kS7Loeber McDaniel Field Airport
Kittyhawk
Merrimac, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 3.20 miles (from Lake Park)
Google Maps: N/A
5 — Warnings for Merrimac Memorial Park
Diedrich Seaplane Base
Lodi, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Seaport
Status: Operational
Distance: 2.79 miles (from Merrimac Memorial Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/z7ahf95xibmMF9kS7Loeber McDaniel Field Airport
Kittyhawk
Merrimac, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Google Maps: N/A