Check those NOTAMs carefully—drones may be nearby.
The FAA issued its 1 millionth airspace authorization for a small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)—also known as drones—to use busy airspace.
FAA Drone Pilot Numbers Hit Milestone
The association recently issued its 1 millionth sUAS airspace authorization.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has issued its 1 millionth airspace authorization for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) through LAANC, an automated system that facilitates drone access to controlled airspace and informs air traffic.
- Drones are seeing expanded use beyond hobbyists, now extensively employed in industrial, law enforcement, and military sectors for tasks like inspections, surveillance, and search and rescue.
- As of early February 2022, there were over 860,000 registered drones (with more than half for recreational use) and over 260,000 certified remote pilots, indicating significant growth in drone operations.
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