FAA Completes LAANC UAV Tracking Network Implementation Written 19 September 2018

ExecutiveGov reports that the FAA has activated the “final component of its nationwide system designed to authorize and track drones in real time.” The North Central region of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) is now operational, “completing the activation of all six components that collectively cover 288 air traffic control stations.” LAANC supports the FAA’s UAS Data Exchange public-private partnership designed to facilitate “information sharing to support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into US airspace.” 
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