ADU 0910: Can I Fly 400 Feet Above a Radio Tower If I Have Low Altitude Authorization?

Can I Fly 400 Feet Above a Radio Tower If I Have Low Altitude Authorization?

Today’s show is about LAANC. Can you fly 400 feet over a radio tower if you have been authorized via LAANC? Will you get into trouble with the FAA for doing so?

Our caller, Todd needs to fly a radio tower for a job. Can he fly 400 feet above a radio tower, and breach controlled airspace if he has been authorized via LAANC? You will also learn some Great Tips for filing your LAANC authorization. Thanks for the question, Todd. Fly Safe!

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[00:58] Paul share details about our soon-to-be-launched mapping course
[01:38] The $1 trial is about to end soon; don’t miss out on this last opportunity to check out our awesome content
[02:06] Learn about cool sponsor, Fortress UAV
[04:02] Today’s question is about LAANC
[05:33] Can you fly 400 feet above a radio tower in Class G airspace?
[05:51] Can you breach controlled airspace if you have low altitude authorization?
[06:51] Will you get into trouble for breaching controlled airspace?
[07:06] How to file for LAANC when flying a radio tower
[08:19] Do you need to fly 400 feet above a cellphone tower in order to conduct safety inspections?

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