LAANC Tutorial for Recreational Drone Pilots | Airmap or Kittyhawk?

Recreational drone pilots in the U.S. can now fly in restricted airspace by using the LAANC system. This video explains what LAANC is, shows you how to request authorization, and compares the 2 best service providers - Kittyhawk and AirMap.
It is exciting to see that hobbyists can now use this system. We are moving in the right direction!
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What is LAANC: 2:18
Airmap Tutorial: 4:06
Kittyhawk Tutorial: 6:31
My recommendation: 7:24
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[@richardmiller9752]

Russ, I wrote last week and was impressed . I was in Police work for 35 years and attended the Michigan State Police academy. I retired second in command under the top person. Other words if things went well the boss took the credit and if things went bad it was my fault. I am no here to give you a preview of my life but one thing I have learned is navigating a person and have a pretty good ideal what your ultimate goal is. Unless you prove me wrong, you have impressed me as I honesty can say you have nothing but to inform the public on the updates and everything needs to for us to know. I have never wrote anything like this but I am pretty much straight forward and I believe you should be recognized for outstanding public service for nothing more than the satisfaction of helping people. You should be proud of what you have done, the research you have reviewed and I am going to let my fellow officers know as they are looking into drones and invite you to talk to a group of law enforcement officers on the do's and don't, I have a Mavic Pro and a Autel Evo, Mavic had a little over a year and the Evo just under a year, Strictly recreation, I can fly and return home, take pictures and video but you will not see me do a Movie production. I truly enjoy listening to you and felt you should be honored for your efforts in making drone flying as safe as possible, Richard Miller Retired Police Captain State of Michigan 48622

[@51Drones]

Wow! Thanks so much sir! And thank you for your service!

[@bigeyetuna6228]

Pipe it cap!!!

[@steveevers6668]

Well said Richard, very well said. And thank you for your faithful service to the people, blessings!

[@CyclonusEX]

I agree, 51Drones is my go to source for Drone info! Thank you officer for your service and thank you 51Drones for this channel!

[@jamesgruhn-n0dfi647]

Great info as always Russ. I haven’t flown in my own neighborhood for months but now I won’t have to call the tower get authorization and can enjoy my Mavic more often.

[@hendricksfamilyny]

This is much appreciated. I realize it's a year old but what you described at the beginning really encapsulates why I haven't been droning as much. I've had KH & Airmap for a while but haven't gotten into them. Well I guess I need to step it up. Thanks for the descriptions and advice.

[@alan.macrae]

Russ, always look forward to getting an email saying you've posted a new video and, this was not exception. Thank you for all the information you provide.

[@rich_traveler3657]

As always Russ, thank you. Your videos are ultra informative and I will definitely have to give Kitty Hawk a try.

[@njphotoman]

This video has been immensely helpful in getting me prepared to fly my Mavic Mini for the first time. Initially I was concerned because my home location showed up within the bubble of a military installation heliport area. But, I've since spoken to the person in charge of drone restrictions, and have received the clearance to fly anywhere except within the closer proximity of the base. I have now added both apps you review here to my phone and will plan on using them once the weather permits me to fly. Truly appreciate your knowledge and advice!

[@Leonardokite]

This is probably the most important piece of information I have obtained for drone flying and keeping out of trouble, while at the same time being able to fly and places that before I really shouldn't have been so to speak. Thank you so very much for this information. I will check out the apps and I'm sure nearly 2 years later that there much much better.

[@bwoo404]

Really appreciate your explanation of FAA rules and these helpful apps for flying in restricted airspace. I've had a drone for 2 years now but haven't flown much due to not knowing ALL the FAA rules and changes. Thank you for these brief but informative videos. Some other channels "drone" on about miscellaneous BS before getting to the main topic. I don't have time to listen for an hour to get the 3 minutes of information I need to fly. So thanks for being concise and informative. Keep up the channel.

[@noelnajera9993]

Excellent tutorials and explanations. I have my Part 107 license for work in my job as a homeowners insurance adjuster. I also enjoy my recreational time for personal drone use and fixed wing hobby aircraft. I am a proponent of enjoying this great hobby and doing things right so that others are safe and respect ‘the rules of engagement’.

[@djl61]

Good job!!! It's great that LAANC is now available to the recreational drone flyers.

[@mikerinaldi5234]

Great job at explaining authorization process. Love this channel! Very helpful!

[@jmurg42]

Great job producing this video. Thank you for being a content creator and best of luck with the channel!

[@TheColonelJJ]

Russ! You are on your game dude! Video, audio, content... wow! It has been a pleasure to watch you since your first days! Keep it up!

[@51Drones]

Thank so much John! I'm loving it, and trying to keep a balance between work, family and KZbin.

[@timjackson7343]

Wow... Very impressed with all the info you provided. Just got my first drone and I had NO idea about all the requirements. Thank you!!!

[@rickking6234]

Thanks Russ for the great explanation. Keep the videos coming .

[@warrenhowe6634]

Thanks a ton for the information! I use both the Airmap and B4UFly (updated) apps whenever I plan to use my drone. I am also glad that Kittyhawk updated the B4UFly app; that overhaul was WAAAY overdue!

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

Thank you for making this video, it’s so helpful, I downloaded this video on my phone so I can show it to folks who question when and where I’m flying. I’ve already educated a couple people that were questioning the rules, one was a cop! But, now they know the real rules! Merry Christmas!

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Russ you do great reviews but truly excel at the rules aspect of drones ! Thank you for your due diligence and deep dive into something that will benefit all of us. Two thumbs up 👍👍😎😎

[@oldmanonthehill8661]

Thanks Russ , You and Ken got me started in this great hobby.

[@timdks]

Thanks Russ for this information. I've used AirMap for a long time and used to use Kittyhawk, but now I'm going to revisit that decision. Haven't had to try out the LAANC response, but I know it's coming soon.

[@DalyTek12]

I would just like to say thank you for this video. I have been trying to understand this approval process, and you broke it down to my dummy level.

[@Mr19james66]

Amazing job. Great info video. Thanks for all you do for the drone community

[@SimplyBrilliant65]

Very good job Russ, very useful video, specially for foreign people like me who love to spend his holidays en USA. Regards from Spain

[@ejones3266]

Thank you so much for all the important information you share. Your time and efforts are highly appreciated.

[@MrBenw72]

Great video, thank you for keeping us informed.

[@pzodman500]

Excellent tutorial, clearly made sense. Thumbs up

[@jimnorton2357]

Good stuff buddy. I love your delivery. Thank you

[@mytige20V]

Very informative video about Airmap and Kittyhawk Well done Russ.👍

[@jabtrade]

I bought a Mavic Air II and I've been flying for about a month. I have Kittyhawk and I live in a 200ft restricted zone. No problems and i don't expect any. Do the right thing and we'll all have a good time and keep our good name of - Responsible! I request a LAANC before every flight and it's approved immediately. I subscribed - You have outstanding information for us newbies!!

[@jsinnott5952]

as a new drone owner your channel is my go to... thank you so much

[@michaelgilbert4005]

Awesome job Russ! Thanks for taking the time to research this and sharing your findings with us.

[@johnshaw7107]

Thanks for making to so clear... much appreciated.

[@noep99]

As always very valuable information, thanks for sharing it

[@joshuaravel]

I don’t know why but as a beginner I really feel this is the only channel I need to watch .... Russ you’re doing an amazing job at being such an amazing advisor and tutor for beginners like me... I had my drone for almost four months before I watched your channel and now I’m trying to fly everyday for a few minutes and I’m learning only ... I mean only through your channel... I tried to watch some other channels but felt it was nothing but a waste of time.. long story short... I love the way you make things so simple to understand and not go all tech talk and confuse the viewers ... thanks a ton!

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

Sounds like you're asking for a date.

[@FaceBoydFamily]

Hi Russ, Always enjoy your videos, they're practical and you get to the point quickly. I was surprised I wasn't already subscribed, so did so today. Regarding the B4UFLY app, I agree, it's much improved. I did note a problem. It told me it was OK to fly along the Pacific coast in an area that's restricted by NOAA. So, hopefully Kittyhawk will add those and similar areas into their apps as time passes.

[@PatrickWilliamsAZ]

I'm a Commercial Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor in the Phoenix Valley of the Sun. Recently I obtained my Part 107 Drone Operator Certificate so I can teach future Drone Pilots. I find videos like this very informative. I will be recommending you and your videos to my students.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great video Russ, I'm going to give both apps a try.

[@Jay-wc4yz]

Great video good information thanks Russ keep up the great work.

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Awesome info as usual!

[@WadeThruTheWorld]

Your Videos are on point as always! Thanks again.

[@timhutchinson3264]

Finally...a clear & thorough explanation of AirMap and Kittyhawk! I've been looking all around for this. Thank you!

[@strophotoandvideo3365]

Thank you for the great video! As always very helpful!

[@jb10940]

Thanks for the info!! Great work

[@joeunfiltered2920]

Great info. Thank you for uploading the video.

[@wydrone3854]

I just found this little gem. Great info!!!

[@usasenthil]

excellent video . while watching your video i configured and got FAA authorization instantly .. Good video Sir . Thanks for your time

[@bvaldes8791]

Thank you Russ awesome information personally I use AirMap it’s been a great App so far.

[@DroneUpp]

This is a great tutorial! Just used Airmap yesterday and it worked perfectly! Also, I've been waiting for Kittyhawk to allow authorization for hobbyists. I will download and try it again!!! Thumbs Up my friend!

[@BRP42]

Thanks Russ. Very helpful!

[@ndcapper]

I thought you sounded like a fellow North Dakota boy. Your videos are always informational. Thanks!

[@rmpic]

Great information. Love your videos.

[@CrystalClearNM]

So glad I found this, thank you!

[@JakeSloan]

Rule stool. I love it. Great video as always!!

[@Foxy-rj8yw]

Greetings from Fargo, ND. Nice to see a fellow North Dakotan.

[@WilsonNau]

Great video. Good and very useful information as always. Both apps are fascinating. Thank you very much.

[@mintforeverphotographyandv4731]

Thanks for that comparison! Very helpful. I've actually been using both apps just because they show different restrictions. Both seem to be improving greatly recently.

[@boricuaaereo5923]

Good job! very well explained in a short time. 👍🏻

[@userbosco]

Great vid, really helpful...been a kitty hawk user for about a year now, so easy! Where we live, it's critical (military restrictions)

[@WhySoLoud]

What do they charge you monthly to use their service? The terms of service says there is money involved but doesn't say how much.

[@04yellowjacket]

Thank you so much, such a great video for me a newb to drone flying.

[@dennisclark8766]

Very informative video, thanks.

[@thatdrewguy2007]

Very informative! Thank you!👍

[@bcoorough]

Nice job, very helpful.

[@brodie1976]

Thank you for this vid, it answered all my questions.

[@wwaldok]

Very good & enlightening, Thanks!

[@gooberminther3tik25]

Very useful/Informative. Thanks

[@bmetoxen]

Very helpful! Excellent!

[@sbf11]

I have always liked Airmap, but now seeing Kittyhawk I will give it a try. Thanks!

[@javierrios6337]

Thanks for sharing the rules. Really go to you for updates on drones as I become a more skilled pilot! Keep at it @51drones

[@mikehays6526]

Good video RUSS just bought my first drone MAVIC MINI have been studying for my FAA PART 107 have watch a lot of your videos that u have made and good job on 100,000 sub

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Good information, we started using the apps a couple months ago

[@jbarnes1960]

Great job!! Thank you for your channel

[@bryanthurston1688]

Awesome man!

[@philanderson1200]

I’ve only used AirMap. I live in a town with less than 40,000 in population and just outside the 5 mile radius of the airport. Thanks for the info Russ

[@huevitopipihead]

Good job, Ross

[@12000Jetlag]

Great information, thanks!

[@exefile6299]

I just ordered my first drone ever, and it's supposed to be here in a couple of days, then I started watching this videos of all the rules and regulations end all, and now I'm little bit concerned that I won't be able to enjoy this hobby as I was expecting, anyway this channel is super helpful, thank you.

[@chasingit2262]

Awesome video!

[@phildevore4543]

Thanks for the information.

[@SilasoftheLamb]

Awesome! Thank you Russ on this video! I just gotta pick one. Lol. Cheers!

[@philsmith5400]

Excellent info!

[@Just_a_normal_guy11]

I follow your channel for long and always find some helpful information. Thanks for encouragement. I just purchased one and LIKE to fly but SCARE to fly. So many rules. There is on youtuber I ended up by mistake and make me scare to fly. That channel has more scary and negative content then positive.

[@CGAZ66]

Nice information thankyou. Air map seems simpler to use than kitty hawk ,but I will have to compare myself.

[@rapaent]

As always, awesome video Russ!! I've learned so much from you and this just adds more icing on the cake! I'm a recreational flyer with my MA and with this new tool for us hobbyist makes everything much safer as well as adding additional awareness of your surroundings. Now I have to ask my wife to quickly bake me another huge cake.......... All this icing is piling up due to your fantastic videos! Your time & effort in these videos are truly very much appreciated!! Thank you buddy! Ray 👍😊

[@johnkelley3980]

Thank you for the information

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Awesome information Russ, I didn't know kittyhawk bought out b4uf. I learn something new here, every time. But the only thing is, I'm bummed out about the no catapults. Lol😂 Thanks Russ again for the amazing job my friend.

[@JerryCalverley]

Great information! Thanks for the update! Signed up for Kittyhawk a while ago. Didn't like it. I just downloaded it again. Will see how it works now.

[@helencogan2187]

NEW SUB....Thanks for your channel!!!

[@charlesnash6325]

Very informative.

[@johncarold]

Thanks a lot ! I just fly 2in to 4in. But I do have 2 - 5in for fun 1 is a basher and the other is a full out racer , but I still need to register the 5in ones. But I still don't know if I can or can't register the Ragging Droner 6s it go's over 99 + mph. But I purchased a mini from Joshua Bardwell and I found out that I'm 500 ft in the glide path of the airport and I couldn't fly even with the AIRMAP but the KITTY HAWK works perfectly and I was finally able to record my house finally. Thanks again for everything.

[@2009glassman]

Good Show!!

[@kennyfoss8389]

Russ, just a moment ago I tried AIRMAP and it worked, but I requested with my tablet and received the authorization code on my smartphone. I did get the authorization after I enter a lower altitude from my original request of150 ft down to 100 ft. So AIRMAP worked in this case. By the way, this flight was to be at my home just inside a class C airport. Thanks for the video.

[@51Drones]

Glad you figured it out!

[@THEORGCHANNEL]

good info. Thanks

[@matthewpenn1494]

One of the most helpful videos I’ve watched on rec drone piloting. Awesome content! Would you mind if I shared a link to this in my next upload?

[@51Drones]

Yep, that's fine!

[@stans6582]

GOOD REVIEW..........THANKS

[@belovedLion80]

Cool cool!

[@kevinriley5847]

I really appreciate the helpful information. I am new to all of this and I need all the help I can get. I am finding that Airmap is much more helpful than Kitty Hawk in the area where I live. Not sure why. Thank you very much.

[@yiluca]

Thanks for sharing

[@brucecallahan8908]

Thanks!

[@Mr40tt]

Thank You! Captain Carpman

[@unclemarky3]

holaaa realmente buen video espero que prosigan haciendo este contenido!!! Voy a seguir mirando sus creaciones. Les mando un beso chau ❤️👍🏽