The FAA Now Allows Drones in Controlled Airspace
Daniel Johnson — August 6, 2019 — Tech
The FAA has simplified the process for drone owners to fly in controlled airspace. The FAA will now allow recreational drone flights to use the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, LAANC, system. This means that drone owners will be able to use the system that dictates flight patterns in controlled airspace. Previously, drone owners would have to gain FAA permission through a much slower method, but they can now enjoy almost instantaneous access.
Drone users will now be able to access air space in 600 airports, as long as drones are flying below 400 feet. The LAANC system is able to find a controlled space and inform Air Traffic Controllers of changes to the system.
Drone users will now be able to access air space in 600 airports, as long as drones are flying below 400 feet. The LAANC system is able to find a controlled space and inform Air Traffic Controllers of changes to the system.
Trend Themes
1. Simplified Drone Flight Permissions - The FAA's streamlined process for drone owners to fly in controlled airspace creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in drone technology and services.
2. Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) System - The implementation of the LAANC system opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation in airspace management and drone integration.
3. Instantaneous Access to Controlled Airspace - The FAA's decision to allow almost instantaneous access to controlled airspace provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in real-time drone operations and applications.
Industry Implications
1. Drone Technology - The streamlined process for drone flight permissions presents disruptive innovation opportunities in drone manufacturing, software development, and aerial services.
2. Airspace Management - The implementation of the LAANC system creates disruptive innovation opportunities in airspace management software, data analytics, and communication technologies.
3. Aviation Services - The instantaneous access to controlled airspace opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in airspace navigation, drone delivery services, and aerial inspections.
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