How to get an Airspace Authorization using LAANC and a 107.41 Wide-Area Authorization

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• [00:00] Agenda for today's video
• [00:51] What is LAANC?
• [01:38] How to access UAS facility maps and determine LAANC and non-LAANC areas
• [04:55] Can you fly in a zero feet grid?
• [05:30] What do the green and red grids depict on the UAS facility map?
• [05:43] How can you fly at night in a green or red grid?
• [07:07] Turning on and off "Layers" on the UAS facility map
• [08:50] Drone U recommended LAANC providers
• [12:36] Do you need to unlock your DJI drone before flying close to the airport?
• [13:02] How to get LAANC approval to fly in a "0" feet grid
• [16:36] Should you regularly check the UAS facility maps for any updates?
• [18:02] Paul joins us to explain how you can get Instantaneous Airspace Approval
• [18:18] How to get Instantaneous Airspace or LAANC authorization using the Kittyhawk mobile application
• [22:43] Can you use desktop for getting LAANC approval?
• [22:58] Getting LAANC approval using Skyward.io
• [27:05] Why does Paul prefer Kittyhawk over Skyward?
• [27:23] How to obtain 107.41 wide area authorization for airports that are not LAANC approved
• [30:06] Are DoD facilities eligible for LAANC approval
• [30:32] Are areas with shared grids eligible for LAANC approval?
• [31:29] How to apply for 107.41 wide area authorization using FAADroneZone
• [33:25] How to fill in the "proposed location of operation" in the 107.41 application
• [34:21] How to fill in the "proposed description for waiver" in the 107.41 application