WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open the application period to become a service supplier for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 1, 2024.  

LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that enables the safe integration of drones into the nation’s airspace. FAA-approved LAANC Service Suppliers help drone pilots obtain FAA airspace authorizations to operate in controlled airspace below 400 feet.  
 
This year, for the first time, new LAANC Service Suppliers may apply to become approved providers of the B4UFLY Service. LAANC does not grant Service Suppliers the authority to regulate the airspace or grant access without FAA approval.  
 
The schedule is as follows:  

• Application Period (05/01– 05/31) 
• FAA Submission Review (06/03– 07/05)
• Technical Interviews (07/08– 08/09)
• Formal Testing (08/12– 10/11)
• LAANC Go-Live (10/14– 11/13) 

Applicants must have a mature product when they submit their applications. Information on requirements and the onboarding process can be found on FAA.gov.