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Kittyhawk to Help FAA Revamp B4UFLY App

Drone pilots will soon have an easier time finding out how to safely and legally operate their UAS with the updated B4UFLY app. FAA
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop the B4UFLY app, which helps drone operators identify safe and restricted flight areas.
  • Kittyhawk will modify the app at no cost to the FAA, aiming to provide a simple, easy-to-use platform for recreational UAS pilots to enhance safety.
  • The initiative is part of the FAA's effort to develop innovative products with the private sector to advance safety as drone use increases.
  • The new B4UFLY app is expected to launch before the end of the year, while the current version will remain functional without new updates.
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The FAA has partnered with Kittyhawk, a provider of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) UAS service, to redevelop the B4UFLY app, which helps operators of UAS stay out of trouble in terms of where they can and can’t fly.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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