Getting FAA authorization very frustrating

[funflyer]

I am a new drone pilot and I use airmap to get flight approval. Lately, I just can’t ever seem to get approval from FAA. There are no restrictions, my flight plan is very simple with altitude below 100’ and less tha a 500’ radius flying a Mavic mini recreational. Every time I submit, I get FFA not available at this time. What can I do? extremely frustrated at this point.

 

[Jagerbomb52]

You might want to read over this post but basically Airmap is no longer allowed to be used for authorization.

Airmap Rejection

Hi all, I've seen several posts about this but no resolution (that I can find). Airmap had been working fine, but now rejects upon submission. I live in Class B airspace with 400 ft. max. Tried this one requesting just 100'. Does it have something to do with "an inner ring"? Aloft works...

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[eEridani]

I am using Aloft. Easy, free, and accepted by the FAA. There are a few apps that used to work but are no longer FAA approved to issue LAANC.

 

[Vic Moss]

I am using Aloft. Easy, free, and accepted by the FAA. There are a few apps that used to work but are no longer FAA approved to issue LAANC.

AirMap is the only one that was removed from the LAANC providers list. The others are still active.

 

[spsphotos]

Dump Airmap. Losers. Go with Aloft.

 

[tlswift58]

I am a new drone pilot and I use airmap to get flight approval. Lately, I just can’t ever seem to get approval from FAA. There are no restrictions, my flight plan is very simple with altitude below 100’ and less tha a 500’ radius flying a Mavic mini recreational. Every time I submit, I get FFA not available at this time. What can I do? extremely frustrated at this point.

I guess my question is "why are you seeking authorization" in an "unrestricted zone?

As others have stated about Airmap - get Aloft of one of the other apps and FYI - check the map functions and if there are no restrictions - then no requirement to get permission to fly. Put the drone in the sky and HAVE FUN. Even some areas that have certain restrictions do not always require permission to fly either. The apps can explain that if authorization is required or not.

 

[funflyer]

I guess my question is "why are you seeking authorization" in an "unrestricted zone?

As others have stated about Airmap - get Aloft of one of the other apps and FYI - check the map functions and if there are no restrictions - then no requirement to get permission to fly. Put the drone in the sky and HAVE FUN. Even some areas that have certain restrictions do not always require permission to fly either. The apps can explain that if authorization is required or not.

Should I assume that all airspace has some restrictions except for class G airspace? I’m not new to aviation, but new to drone flying. Just trying to clarify. Thank you

 

[Hogarth]

Should I assume that all airspace has some restrictions except for class G airspace? I’m not new to aviation, but new to drone flying. Just trying to clarify. Thank you

For recreational flying, the better app is b4ufly. It's like aloft's little sibling.

If you're in Class G, and the b4ufly app is giving you the okay, there's no need to "self announce" when sending up a drone.