Recreational drone pilots in the US can now obtain near-instant FAA authorization for flying in controlled airspace

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. This latest development will give recreational flyers access to 600 airports participating in LAANC, covering roughly 2,000 square miles. The world's leading drone man...