Cost to use LAANC?

[Slade]

Does anyone have a clue as to what recreational pilots will pay to use LAANC?

 

[msinger]

It doesn't cost anything to use LAANC.

 

[Slade]

It doesn't cost anything to use LAANC.

Really? That’s wonderful news. Thank you.

 

[Thomas B]

It doesn't cost anything to use LAANC.

Recommend using AirMap app for clearance. Almost instantaneous and no codes to enter. It just works. First time you have to enter info, but from the on it’s just flight time and location.

 

[tcope]

I suspect that the FAA will charge people to take the test to fly under hobby but this has not been announced yet.

 

[Jet skier]

I don't see anything about LAANC on the airman app?

 

[Thomas B]

I don't see anything about LAANC on the airman app?

AirMap not airman

 

[Jet skier]

sorry I meant to say airmap, I hate autocorrect

 

[Thomas B]

Here’s a link:

Commercial drone flight planning software | App for drones | AirMap

Fly compliant | AirMap App for drones | Manage your commercial drone flight planning through the app for instant approvals. See how.

www.airmap.com

 

[Jet skier]

sorry I meant to say airmap, I hate autocorrect

I got it. Thank you for that !

 

[Slade]

It appears that I can fly at a large sports complex in Windsor. According to the FAA map the area lies outside restricted airspace. Would I be ok to fly? Thanks everyone for your help.

 

[Slade]

Here’s a link:

Commercial drone flight planning software | App for drones | AirMap

Fly compliant | AirMap App for drones | Manage your commercial drone flight planning through the app for instant approvals. See how.

www.airmap.com

It appears only Part 107 users with a Part 107 number can access LAANC. True? Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 93449]

It appears only Part 107 users with a Part 107 number can access LAANC. True? Thanks.

At this time yes but it is suppose to be made available to recreational pilots in the future.

 

[msinger]

As of right now, hobbyists may only fly in Class G airspace or in authorized fixed sites within controlled airspace. See more details here:

Overview of current hobbyist FAA rules (updated 7/23/19)

As of 5/17/19, here's a complete list of rules hobbyists must follow when flying outdoors in the US: Register your drone with the FAA Mark your registration number on the exterior of the drone (decals available here) Fly a drone under 55 lbs Fly only for hobby or recreation Follow the safety...

mavicpilots.com

 

[dawgpilot]

I suspect that the FAA will charge people to take the test to fly under hobby but this has not been announced yet.

My feeling is that it will be a free online test. But we will see. Historically the FAA themselves haven't charged much in terms of fees.

 

[tcope]

Historically the FAA themselves haven't charged much in terms of fees.

Much? True. But they have charged us in order to comply with new rules. I think they will charge for the online test as they will probably farm out the system and need to pay someone to create and maintain it. In the past when this has been the case, they have charge us for that fee. Also, they will now need to maintain the LAANC for hobby use. It appears that some change is needed for this (otherwise they would just open it up and the use would not be delayed). So I think they will want to get paid for this and will do it through a "test" fee. I suspect it will be another nominal fee. Just a guess.

 

[Thomas B]

It appears that I can fly at a large sports complex in Windsor. According to the FAA map the area lies outside restricted airspace. Would I be ok to fly? Thanks everyone for your help.

Just be sure you know when any games/ events are happening that might result in a TNFZ. Currently if you are in one, like a sports venue, when it activates you could get an essentially immediate forced landing of your drone. It’s DJI programming. The potential for problems is obvious.

 

[PedroV07]

Does anyone have a clue as to what recreational pilots will pay to use LAANC?

It’s Free99 [emoji23] I use the app Airmap to get authorization. Super easy to use and they reply quickly. Recently used it to fly the Vegas strip in Vegas. Submitted and got authorization in less then two hours from the FAA.

 

[JoelP]

I’m a hobbyist. When I needed to fly a project to help a friend I realized that I was in the San Jose (SJC) airspace. I found the number to call ATC at SJC. I was told by some at their ATC to file with LAANC using any compatible application. I made it clear to this
ATC person that I was a hobbyist and not a part 107 pilot, but I was assured that it didn’t matter. I proceeded to file a flight plan with AirMap and found it to be far easier than I had imagined.

 

[Montana John]

My feeling is that it will be a free online test. But we will see. Historically the FAA themselves haven't charged much in terms of fees.

An online, unproctored test is an oxymoron.