LAANC Down Until Further Notice

Eagle928 · Jun 21, 2021

Notification system for drone pilots down nationwide, FAA says

FAA officials said a system that helps drone pilots navigate airspace is currently down across the country.

www.fox29.com

advexure · Jun 21, 2021

Eagle928 · Jun 21, 2021

advexure said:

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advexure · Jun 21, 2021

Eagle928 said:
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No LAANC, going through DZ is a pain.

Eagle928 · Jun 21, 2021

advexure said:
No LAANC, going through DZ is a pain.

The article says it takes up to 45 days to get a reply too. Not practical in today's world.

UasDriver · Jun 21, 2021

when you pay folks to stay at home the payers get.........

gschulzuio · Jun 26, 2021

Eagle928 said:
The article says it takes up to 45 days to get a reply too. Not practical in today's world.

Some requests for airspace authorizations (e.g. 107.41) and waivers can take weeks, I have had others turn around in days or less. What I have found is that location (e.g. which tower facility controls that airspace) and type of request can make a difference. Simple requests with some locations can be quick, others in the same location that require more variance can take a bit longer. Some locations are just slow or very cautious.

Drgnfli · Jun 26, 2021

Used Airmap & LAANC yesterday in Prescott, AZ near PRC field @ Willow Lake - worked just fine!

Eagle928 · Jun 27, 2021

Drgnfli said:
Used Airmap & LAANC yesterday in Prescott, AZ near PRC field @ Willow Lake - worked just fine!

Apparently it was down for 3 days or so. Not a big deal for recreational flyers but a big deal for those working and needing LAANC approval to get the job done.

gschulzuio · Jun 27, 2021

Eagle928 said:
Apparently it was down for 3 days or so. Not a big deal for recreational flyers but a big deal for those working and needing LAANC approval to get the job done.

Concur, however that is where wide area 107.41 coa's via DroneZone can come into play.

Eagle928 · Jun 27, 2021

gschulzuio said:
Concur, however that is where wide area 107.41 coa's via DroneZone can come into play.

You know more than I do about it. All I know is the article said it can take 45 days to get approval. If that isn't correct and "dronezone" can get it within minutes then it's no big deal.

gschulzuio · Jun 27, 2021

Eagle928 said:
You know more than I do about it. All I know is the article said it can take 45 days to get approval. If that isn't correct and "dronezone" can get it within minutes then it's no big deal.

It officially can take up to 90 days, however have heard the 45 days, have also heard the couple of weeks, it varies depending on the location, type of requests. Again some towers for certain areas are quicker at turning them around vs. others. Also the dronezone requests go to a "desk" where the workers do the initial processing (any cleanup, notes, prep for tower/facility), then send on to the tower/facility for approval. Depending on whats in the queue, some things go quicker, others take longer. Likewise simpler ones for some facilties/tower/airspace go quicker. The "desk" workers will also reach out to help move things along if there is anything tricky, or to help work with the tower/facility. Have had approvals above published alt in Bravo airspace turned around very quickly, days, where smaller, less busy facilities have taken weeks. Try putting in a 107.41 (e.g. coa e.g. airspace authorization) via dronezone sometime and see how it goes. Tip, dont request an airspace waiver, only request an airspace authorization, start with something simple as well.

Drgnfli · Jun 27, 2021

Eagle928 said:
Apparently it was down for 3 days or so. Not a big deal for recreational flyers but a big deal for those working and needing LAANC approval to get the job done.

REALLY? Gee, how thoughtless of me...