Aloft LAANC Authorization – How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Aloft, formerly known as Kittyhawk, can be likened to a swiss army knife when it comes to drone operations and management.



Aloft uses a combination of mobile and desktop enterprise applications, security and compliance solutions, and AI to ensure that companies and solo drone operators alike fly safe and organized.





Founded in 2015, Aloft (then known as Kittyhawk) has grown to become the market leader in drone airspace systems, garnering over 50% of LAANC airspace authorizations to date.



Aloft also powers the FAA’s very own B4UFLY software.



We will guide you through the LAANC request process using the Aloft mobile app, going through the steps to make LAANC requests for both recreational flyers as well as Part 107 Commercial operators.



The steps covered in this article will be:



- Setting up an Aloft account via the iOS or Android app

- Logging into the Aloft Mobile App

- Creating a flight plan (as either a recreational flyer or Part 107 operator)

- Submitting the LAANC request

What is LAANC



LAANC, also known as Low Altitude Authorization Notification Capability, is important software used to automate the process of approving or, in some cases, denying drone operator requests to fly in protected Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E controlled airspace, in the US.



If you are wanting to fly either recreationally or as an FAA Certified Drone Operator in this airspace, getting LAANC authorization is a requirement.



Using the Aloft App



To get started with Aloft, download the applicable app for your smartphone/device.



Next, an account will need to be created. Although I have a business account, I will set up a personal account for this walkthrough.



Registering a New Account

STEP 1

To register a new account, open the app and click on Register





STEP 2

This will bring you to the registration information screen. Be sure to include all information requested.





STEP 3

Once all information has been entered and submitted, choose the appropriate usage, as seen below. In most cases, you’ll be signing up as Flying For Fun.





After making the appropriate choice, you will then be brought into the app’s main screen, the Preflight map view.



On your map, your location will show as a green pulsating circle. You can pinch to zoom to shrink or expand the map to see your surrounding area.



In the map below, you can see the airspace in the vicinity of where I was located when I opened the app.





Requesting LAANC (as a Recreational Flyer)

STEP 1

On the bottom of the main screen, as was mentioned, you will be in the Preflight screen. To apply for LAANC authorization, press the +ADD button.



Once in the LAANC area, choose Request LAANC Authorization.




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