The FAA in partnership with Kittyhawk relaunched its B4UFLY\nmobile application that allows recreational drone flyers know where they can\nand cannot fly in the national airspace system (NAS). The new B4UFLY app is now\navailable to download for free at the App Store for iOS and Google Play store\nfor Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs we continue our efforts to safely integrate drones into\nthe NAS, working with our industry partners to provide innovative technology is\ncritical,\u201d said FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell. \u201cThe B4UFLY app is another\ntool the FAA can provide recreational drone flyers to help them fly safely and\nresponsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the key features users can expect include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A clear “status” indicator that informs the\noperator whether it is safe to fly or not. (For example, it shows flying in the\nSpecial Flight Rules Area around Washington, D.C. is prohibited.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Informative, interactive maps with filtering options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information about controlled airspace, special use airspace,\ncritical infrastructure, airports, national parks, military training routes and\ntemporary flight restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A link to LAANC, the FAA\u2019s Low Altitude Authorization and\nNotification Capability, to obtain authorization to fly in controlled airspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ability to check whether it is safe to fly in different\nlocations by searching for a location or moving the location pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Links to other FAA drone resources and regulatory\ninformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The app provides situational awareness to recreational\nflyers and other drone users. It does not allow users to obtain airspace\nauthorizations to fly in controlled airspace, which are only available through\nLAANC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n