B4UFLY & LAANC
Airspace Link is an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) and is approved to provide B4UFLY Services.
LAANC and B4UFLY are collaborations with the FAA and private industry, like Airspace Link, to safely integrate drones into the national airspace system. Airspace Link provides airspace authorizations to both Part 107 Pilots and Recreational Flyers through the AirHub® Portal application.
Welcome to AirHub® Portal
AirHub® Portal is a streamlined application designed for all drone pilots, offering sophisticated pre-flight risk assessment, improved situational awareness, B4UFLY services, and the capability to request LAANC approval directly from the FAA with just a few clicks in a single application.
This free service is available to all drone pilots to enable and encourage safe and compliant drone flights in the national airspace.
AirHub® Portal includes a growing suite of crew and asset management features, as well as pilot management functionalities to track and monitor drone registration, usage, and activity. It also delivers complex capabilities to enable sustainable BVLOS operations.
AirHub® Portal can be found on the Web/Desktop, along with Apple App Store and Google Play.
What are LAANC & B4UFLY?
Airspace Link is an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) and is approved to provide B4UFLY Services. Both services are integrated into the AirHub® Portal application for Part 107 Pilots and Recreational Flyers.
As a safety awareness program, B4UFLY provides public access to important safety and airspace information prior to flight. B4UFLY displays controlled and uncontrolled airspace, maximum authorized altitudes near airports, restricted or prohibited airspace, and other safety information.
Drone pilots planning to fly under 400 feet in controlled airspace must receive airspace authorization from the FAA before they fly. LAANC automates the application and approval process for airspace authorizations and is available to pilots operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107 or under the exception for Recreational Flyers.
To qualify under Part 107, you must register your drone and hold a Remote Pilot Certificate. Recreational flyers must take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) before they fly.
1. Discover Your Airspace
Airhub Portal provides free-to-use, publicly available airspace awareness features designed to help drone flyers important safety and airspace information prior to flight. Use the "Discover" feature of the AirHub Portal Application.
2. Create New Pilot Account
To complete LAANC approvals, you'll need a free AirHub Pilot personal account. Signing up is as easy as providing your email address to validate your account, and you can then start creating new LAANC submissions in just a few clicks.
3. Create New Operation
After creating your account, log in and locate the area of interest for your operation using an address, a point of interest, geographic coordinates, or by manually navigating the map. The app will visualize FAA data and operation insights as you navigate around the location.
4. Define Mission Parameters
The basics of an operation consist of a name, a start time (and duration), the pilot in command (who will be operating or supervising the drone), and the area you intend to fly. Don't worry, we'll help ensure you stay on track as you input your data.
5. Request Authorization from FAA
Depending on your operation details and location, you may need to request a flight authorization from the FAA. There may even be situations where the operation is divided into multiple areas if we need to submit to different air traffic facilities. AirHub Portal will handle this for you and guide you along the way.