Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones as they are often called, provide great aerial photography opportunities and are a lot of fun to fly, but they can be a safety concern to manned aircraft when operated close to airports. It is important to know that whenever you fly a drone at any altitude within 5 miles of Waukesha County Airport, you MUST file through Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability Provider (LAANC).
What do You Need Before You Fly? See Resources Below.
Approved Suppliers for Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/laanc#approved
Getting Started
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started
Recreational Flyer information per 14 CFR Part 107 or the Small UAS Rule
https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers
Where can I fly as a recreational drone flyer
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/where_can_i_fly/airspace_101
Commercial Flyer information per 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators
Get approval for Drone Operations in Controlled Airspace at FAA Drone Zone through LAANC
https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/
Title 14 CFR Part 107 – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107
Airports Covered by LAANC
https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange/laanc_facilities
Midwest Aerial Production Drone Pilot Resources
https://www.midwestaerialproduction.com/drone-resource-partners
Drone Launch Academy
https://dronelaunchacademy.com/
Find a DronePro near you
https://www.faasafety.gov/FAASTApp/directory/default.aspx
Educator Resources
https://www.faa.gov/education/about
https://www.faa.gov/uas/educational_users/collegiate_training_initiative
FAA Contacts for Law Enforcement
https://www.faa.gov/uas/public_safety_gov/contacts
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org is a great resource for drone safety information and guidance.
The AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) offers Flight School opportunities for modelers and drone enthusiasts alike: http://amaflightschool.org. The AMA also offers drone insurance.
Below is a map showing the 5-mile radius around Waukesha County Airport.
