ADU 01046: How Do I Deal with LAANC Requests that Time Out?

Today's show is about getting LAANC. With LAANC approval becoming increasingly difficult, how can you get the necessary permission to fly your drone, and complete your job? Our caller for today, Anthony has pointed out an issue that many ADU listeners are grappling with. Our caller, a Part 107 pilot is frustrated with his inability to get LAANC approval to fly in Class E airspace. And with his last 3 LAANC requests timing out, Anthony is unsure about what to do next. As per the recent changes to recreational drone laws, hobby pilots now need LAANC authorization to fly in controlled airspace. Has this led to longer approval times, and possibility request timeouts? Has LAANC approval become more difficult in zero grid airspace and other low-ceiling areas? To help Anthony out, we also discuss alternative courses of action like getting a Wide Area Authorization or using an Osmo. Also, the folks over at Go Professional Cases are offering a special discount for Drone U members. GPC designs the highest quality professional cases for your drone and GoPro. And they will even custom design a case for you. Use the promo code DRONEU15 to avail a killer deal. Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. Follow us: Site - https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT/ Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – https://thedroneu.clickfunnels.com/drone-u-mapping-classes-2019 Timestamps With hobby pilots applying for LAANC as well, have it become more difficult for commercial pilots to get approval? A special thanks to our gracious sponsor, GPC Professional Cases Today's question is about the prolonged time to deal with LAANC requests Is applying for a Wide Area Authorization a better option compared to LAANC? Which is the best LAANC App for you? Can your airport manager help you with your LAANC authorization? What can do you do if you can't get the necessary permission to fly your drone?