Looking for a bit of advice here...
I've been passing up jobs located in controlled airspace (I live around Chicago, sigh...). We do not yet have LAANC active in this area as we are part of "Wave 6" due to roll out in mid-September.
With the FAA's glacial pace of approving waivers, I think LAANC will become viable in my area before the FAA even opens that 107.41 email. I may be too pessimistic here?
Given the timeline, would you guys just bear the burden of applying for an airspace waiver and hope it's approved before September or just wait for LAANC?
I'm not in a rush to fly in controlled airspace but I'd love to make my business more viable to clients that may not appreciate the nuance of aircraft separation.
Thanks!
I've been passing up jobs located in controlled airspace (I live around Chicago, sigh...). We do not yet have LAANC active in this area as we are part of "Wave 6" due to roll out in mid-September.
With the FAA's glacial pace of approving waivers, I think LAANC will become viable in my area before the FAA even opens that 107.41 email. I may be too pessimistic here?
Given the timeline, would you guys just bear the burden of applying for an airspace waiver and hope it's approved before September or just wait for LAANC?
I'm not in a rush to fly in controlled airspace but I'd love to make my business more viable to clients that may not appreciate the nuance of aircraft separation.
Thanks!