Recent content by MagnusDrone

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    FAA Facility Maps (LAANC Grids)

    I too would like to know how to request authorization to fly at any altitude in a 0' grid section at a UAS facility, especially when it is not LAANC-ready according to the map I am looking at. A client has requested images of a school located in that grid section. I am not about to travel for...
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    Problem filing FAA/TSA AAP waiver application

    Because the FAA DroneZone is not valid to apply for authorization to operate in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ). To fly in the DC FRZ you have to go through the waivers.faa.gov/ site to "request a waiver for unmanned aircraft systems to access the Washington DC...
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    Problem filing FAA/TSA AAP waiver application

    As I am trying to explain, the website "waivers dot faa dot gov", where I'm supposed to submit my application, will not save changes or updates to my application, even though the page displays these choices as available. I can copy an existing application to create a new application, but after...
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    Problem filing FAA/TSA AAP waiver application

    In that case, it seems I need authorization for DC FRZ airspace clearance. The planned operation is within all the "normal" operating guidelines (max 400' AGL, day time operation only, no flight over people, within VLOS, etc., )
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    Problem filing FAA/TSA AAP waiver application

    When the FAA/TSA approve of an sUAS flight in the DC FRZ, they issue a document that says "Certificate of Waiver or Authorization" across the top and the document is referred to throughout as "Certificate of Waiver or Authorization". I have one of these "Certificate of Waiver of Authorization"...
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    Problem filing FAA/TSA AAP waiver application

    Is anybody else having trouble with the FAA/TSA AAP system? I'm trying to submit waiver applications for the Washington DC FRZ but the system won't take new information, even in a form that has been copied and made into a new draft. The AAP phone numbers that take voicemails are not returning...
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    Airspace Authorization

    I applied for authorization to fly in the Washington DC Flight Restricted Zone in a non-LAANC area. It took two weeks and lots of documentation.
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    Litchi Waypoint: one mission takes off, one doesn't

    I have two separate missions. One mission loads to the P4P fine and the drone takes off and does it's mission. The other mission acts like it loads but then the drone just sits there. I've looked over both mission to see what might be the difference that prevents one from taking off while the...