FAA Expands Drone Airspace Authorization Program

[licensed pilot]

FAA Expands Drone Airspace Authorization Program

 

[Fly Gary]

FAA Expands Drone Airspace Authorization Program

And the unemployment count went up by 2 people as those responsible for processing thousands of waivers were laid off. Sort of like Walmart closing 100 stores and only 33 cashiers are out of a job.

 

[vfrailing]

Does anyone know where to look for what the boundaries are for each region? I am in Tidewater, Virginia, and we sometimes are in the South, sometimes in the North.
Anyway, I am glad to finally hear something. I have been waiting for an authorization request since October 12.
Note, I am relating to this list, from Airmap's announcement:

The expansion will begin in April, with the FAA releasing a new region each month.

• April 30: South Central USA
• May 24: Western North USA
• June 21: Western South USA
• July 19: Eastern South USA
• August 16: Eastern North USA
• September 13: Central North USA

 

[Fly Gary]

I found this from Skyward which breaks out the dates and facilities down to the airport.
I have a couple of waivers that aren't on the list here in the PHX valley. (Goodyear, Peoria, Chandler and Williams Gateway) Not sure if that was an oversight on the documentation or them not having everything fully together yet.

 

[vfrailing]

Thank you, Gary. That is quite helpful.