Drone pilot notification system down, FAA says
The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability system helps drone pilots access airspace at or below 400 feet
The system that assists drone pilots with navigating airspace was down Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
"The FAA is experiencing a nationwide outage of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability," officials tweeted Monday. "Airspace authorizations are currently ONLY available through the FAADroneZone until further notice."
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The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability system helps drone pilots access airspace at or below 400 feet. It also makes pilots aware of where they can and cannot fly and provides air traffic controllers with information about where and when drones are operating.
Drone pilots planning to fly under 400 feet in controlled airspace near airports must obtain authorization from the FAA before they can fly. Pilots submit their requests in an app, which is then relayed to an air traffic control tower. The request is checked against airspace data and other resources, as well as temporary flight restrictions.
The FAA is requesting that LAANC requests be sent through its Drone Zone page until further notice.
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