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Maybe I'm missing something. I fly a P3P and I only know what my altitude is above the ground from where I took off. I don't fly that high so I'm not too worried about busting 400 feet when I fly within visual line of sight. The only altitude readout I'm getting is above where I departed...

Sorry if I offended. The information I post is not to a specific person, it's for all readers to learn from.

The altitudes only go up to the altitude assigned within the UAS Facility Map (grid map). So in some areas 400' (further from airport) in other areas down to 100' (closer to airport). It all depends upon where I am operating.

This does not apply when you are given a specific altitude in an authorization or waiver. You are expected by ATC to operate at altitudes assigned by them. All altitudes assigned within Class B, C, D or E are assigned by air traffic control. DO NOT go higher than an altitude assigned by ATC...

The grid maps published by the FAA are "designed" at the local level. Actual air traffic controllers and/or air traffic management at the particular facility are the people who determine where they are comfortable allowing drones to fly and at what altitudes. Part 107 operations are now...

Just to be clear, this is for an Airspace Authorization, NOT an Airspace Waiver. Authorizations and Waivers are handled by different depts within the FAA. A Waiver requires much more information but lasts up to two years. Authorizations are good up to 6 months but are easier to get and don't...

I have about 15 using this information. The FAA uses a number of different contractors (processors) that review and approve/deny the information provided through the online FAA form. When this all first started there was some different interpretations among the processors that led to the exact...

You won't know if you have to contact the Control Tower before each flight until you receive the actual authorization. The Provisions section of the Airspace Authorization FAA Form 7711 will let you know if you need to notify the tower each time or not. Go to this link to see how to file for an...

All altitudes in the grid map are determined at the facility level (Control Tower)*. The exception is Class E airspace not associated with a Class D (Control Tower). Either way, whoever determined the altitudes in the grid map is who will determine if they will allow you to operate above the...

There is a difference between Airspace Authorization and Airspace Waiver and they handled be two different depts within the FAA. Airspace Waivers require more justification. See this link - Waiver Safety Explanation Guidelines for Part 107 Waiver Applications Airspace Authorizations require...

There is a difference between Airspace Authorization and Airspace Waiver and they handled be two different depts within the FAA. Airspace Waivers require more justification. See this link - Waiver Safety Explanation Guidelines for Part 107 Waiver Applications Airspace Authorizations require...

Go to this thread: Part 107? Here's how to file for Airspace Authorizations

It is illegal to fly as a Part 107 operator in controlled airspace without FAA approval. Here's how to request an Airspace Authorization. Go to Request to Operate in Controlled Airspace Select Airspace Authorization: short term (less than 6 months) Most of the form you can fill out with...