If you’re a recreational drone user in the United States, there’s cause to celebrate. Yesterday, the FAA announced that they have expanded their LAANC system to include recreational drone pilots, allowing users to get “near-real time” approval to fly in controlled airspace, as long as you stay below 400ft. The LAANC system (which is short […]
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After two delays, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up to launch its Remote ID training entirely online starting on April 6. The online program is designed to make it easier for Part 107-certified pilots to renew their status without needing to pay for in-person testing. As confirmed by The Drone Girl and reported […] petapixel.com »
2021-04-02 19:12
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that they have expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Capability (LAANC) system to include recreational drone pilots. LAANC is a collaboration between the drone industry and FAA that allows for near real-time approval in controlled airspace at altitudes below 400 feet. dpreview.com »
2019-07-23 22:36
Drone maker DJI has been approved by the The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to authorize drone flights in controlled airspace around airports as part of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program. dpreview.com »
2018-10-03 18:30
Buried within the 2016 Superintendent’s Compendium for Grand Tetons National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway is a small, pesky provision that disallows the use of strobes or other artificial light from dusk til dawn.