Airspace Authorization Requirement in Controlled Airspace
Verified from official sourcesHow and when can drone pilots use LAANC ?Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you plan to fly your drone below 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports, you must get an airspace authorization from the FAA before taking off.
Requirement as structured
Drone pilots planning to fly under 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports must receive an airspace authorization from the FAA before they fly.
Original regulatory text
Drone pilots planning to fly under 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports must receive an airspace authorization from the FAA before they fly.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- regulatory category
- General