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7.  Resources for UAS Operators 

a. 

FAA.GOV/UAS. The FAA UAS website, www.faa.gov/uas, is the central point for information about FAA 

UAS rules, regulations, and safety best practices. 

b. 

FAA DroneZone. The FAA DroneZone is the Agency’s portal for registering drones, requesting Part 107 

airspace authorizations and waivers, registering as a CBO, requesting fixed flying sites, and other tasks. 

c. 

Local FAA offices (Flight Standards District Offices/FSDOs). FSDOs can be the best in

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UAS information. A list of FSDOs in the United States is at 

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/all_fsdos/. 

d. 

Aeronautical Information. The FAA provides aeronautical information to NAS users, including UAS 

pilots, through a variety of methods, including publications like this manual, other publications, Advisory 

Circulars (ACs), charts, website and mobile applications, etc. 

Check https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/ for these items. 

e. 

The UAS Support Center. For general question or comment about UAS or drones, the FAA’s Support 

Center is available at 844

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f. 

Clubs and Associations. Local UAS recreational clubs, CBO organizations, and business associations are 

excellent resources for information and updates on flying in the local region. 

g. 

LAANC. LAANC is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, a collaboration between 

FAA and industry. It automates the application and approval process for airspace authorizations. Using 

applications developed by an FAA

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approved UAS service supplier (USS) you can apply for an airspace 

authorization at over 600 airports. Download the free LAANC app at 

https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange/. 

h. 

B4UFLY. The B4UFLY mobile application is a partnership between the FAA and Kittyhawk. The app 

helps recreational flyers know whether it is safe to fly their drone, as well as increases their situational awareness. 

Download the free B4UFLY app at https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly/. 

i. 

Weather Sources. Aviation weather services (such as https://www.aviationweather.gov/) are generally 

targeted towards manned aviation, the FAA is currently working on UAS

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j. 

NOTAMs. The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, like aviation weather sources, remains primarily 

predicated on manned aviation needs. However, the system provides continual updates on all aviation activity 

(to include UAS flight activities which have been input to the FAA), as well as airport status. The NOTAM 

system will be of greatest use to larger UAS activities, UAS en route operations in controlled airspace, and those 

flying to or from airports. NOTAMs, temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), and aircraft safety alerts can be 

accessed at https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/notams_tfr/. 

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