<aside> 💡 From: P-5104 — Discuss UAS Security Concerns and Procedures
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LAANC is a system that allows real-time approvals for sUAS flights in Controlled Airspace.
It replaces the lengthy (up to 90 day) paper-process previously required.
sUAS Operators will learn about LAANC naturally during pursuit of the FAA TRUST exam or FAA Part 107 Certificate. The FAA maintains an information page on LAANC (here).
<aside> ⚠️ If the Controlled Airspace you need does not participate in LAANC, you must work directly with CAP HQ to make arrangements. Reach out to CAP HQ through your Wing’s DOU.
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The FAA maintains a list of approved LAANC providers on their website. This list is subject to change as providers move in and out of the space. Be judicious when choosing from this list since not all of them are free, and some are not allowed for CAP operations (Aloft Air Control).
Airspace Link provides the free “AirHub Portal” as a standalone LAANC service you can sign up for on PC or Mobile. The AirHub Portal has also been integrated into the Drone Deploy mission planning interface, so your flight plan boundaries and other mission information will automatically populate inside the AirHub Portal when you transition over to it for a LAANC request. This can be a convenient streamlined solution if you use Drone Deploy often.
OpenSky is part of Google’s “Wing” company. Their legal team cleared CAP’s free use of OpenSky for internal training and missions for customers. This app is a great addition to the toolkit and is easy to use.
<aside> 💡 OpenSky is also the name of a credit card service; do not use that app! Go to https://wing.com/opensky/ for more information on the LAANC app.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODF6A1qEV-M
Aloft’s Air Control no longer allows Free LAANC submissions for Government and Commercial Customers. Do not use Aloft Air Control under any circumstances for CAP Operations.