Under the FAA’s Part 107 rule, operators of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are required to obtain approval to enter airspace controlled by an air traffic control facility. Airspace authorization is based on data from UAS Facility Maps, which generally allow for operations below 400 feet, and currently involves a 19-step manual application process, which has made it challenging at best for operators to conduct their UAS work.
FAA Streamlines Airspace Authorizations for Drones
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is streamlining the approval process for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to enter controlled airspace, replacing a challenging 19-step manual application.
- The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), a prototype for the UAS Traffic Management System (UTM), provides an automated, near real-time authorization process for UAS operators.
- LAANC is expanding to cover nearly 500 airports by mid-September, enhancing operator flexibility and safety, and also allows private UAS Service Suppliers to offer its services.
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