LAANC:
instant FAA
approval to fly.
LAANC is the FAA system that lets drone pilots get near-real-time authorization to fly in controlled airspace — and AutoPylot is an FAA-approved provider.
Request airspace authorization at or below 400 ft right from the AutoPylot app. Approved in seconds. Free for recreational, commercial, and government pilots.
The basics
What is LAANC?
LAANC — the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability — is a collaboration between the FAA and private companies like AutoPylot to safely integrate small drones into the national airspace.
Through the AutoPylot web, iOS, or Android app, drone pilots request airspace authorizations in near-real time for flights in controlled airspace at or below 400 feet.
AutoPylot is available to both Recreational flyers and Commercial (Part 107) drone pilots.
An FAA-approved USSAutoPylot is an approved UAS Service Supplier
Near-real-time authorization — often approved in seconds.
Fly in controlled airspace at or below 400 feet.
Request an authorization up to 90 days before your flight.
Free for recreational, commercial, and government pilots.
Who can use LAANC
Built for every drone pilot
LAANC automates airspace authorization for anyone flying under 400 ft in controlled airspace — and AutoPylot offers it free.
Recreational flyers
Hobbyists flying for fun can get authorized in seconds, right from their phone.
Requires TRUST certificateCommercial · Part 107
Licensed pilots get near-real-time authorization for paid and commercial operations.
Requires Part 107 certificateGovernment operators
Public-safety and agency pilots get the same instant authorization workflow.
Free for all operatorsHow it works
Request authorization in 6 steps
Near-real-time airspace authorization through LAANC — from pilot info to approved.
Tell us who’s flying
- ✓Enter the pilot’s name and phone number.
- ✓Add your Remote Pilot Certificate number if flying under Part 107, or
- ✓Add your TRUST certificate token if flying recreationally.
Drop a pin where you’ll fly
- ✓Zoom and pan the map to see airspace and UAS Facility Map grids.
- ✓Tap the screen to drop a pin where you want to fly.
- ✓Or type your desired flight location in the search bar.
Define your operation
- ✓Choose your flight radius, date, time, and duration.
- ✓Fly with approval indicates the airspace is LAANC-enabled.
- ✓Once all flight info is correct, tap Continue.
Stay under the ceiling
- ✓Use the slider to select your flight altitude.
- ✓The altitude ceiling is capped according to your chosen location.
- ✓Once an altitude is selected, click Continue.
Double-check, then submit
- ✓Review your inputted flight parameters.
- ✓Review the flight checklist and advisories.
- ✓When everything’s correct, tap submit to request authorization.
Cleared to fly — in seconds
- ✓Get near-real-time access to controlled airspace through LAANC.
- ✓Use AutoPylot to manage your flight and stay within your plan.
- ✓Always check NOTAMs before and during your flight — airspace is dynamic.
Get authorized in seconds.
Request LAANC airspace authorization free — recreational, commercial, or government.
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Frequently asked
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What is LAANC?
How and when can drone pilots use LAANC?
- Pilots planning to fly under 400 ft in controlled airspace around airports must receive airspace authorization from the FAA before they fly.
- LAANC automates the application and approval process, and is available to pilots operating under Part 107 or the exception for Recreational Flyers.
- To qualify under Part 107, you must register your drone and hold a Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Recreational flyers must take TRUST before they fly.
- Through LAANC, pilots can request authorization up to 90 days before a planned operation. AutoPylot provides near-real-time authorization only — AutoPylot does not offer Further Coordination at this time. You can find a FC provider here.