Requesting Authorization
Requesting Authorization for Controlled Airspace
Controlled airspace is located in areas where there are generally more aircraft flying and are often found near airports, cities, and metropolitan areas. If you will be flying in controlled airspace, you must get an FAA airspace authorization.
Recreational flyers should not directly contact ATC facilities to request approvals.
You can request an airspace authorization in two ways:
Using an FAA approved LAANC UAS Service Supplier (USS). A listing of USSs are available on the FAA’s website: UAS Data Exchange (LAANC) (faa.gov)(opens in a new tab)
The FAA’s DroneZone website: https://faadronezone.faa.gov(opens in a new tab)
The airspace authorization alerts FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) that there are drones in the area
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