Question 16
Domain 1: FAA Part 107 OperationsWhat does the term "LAANC" stand for in UAS operations?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
LAANC stands for "Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability." In UAS operations, this FAA system provides near real-time authorization and notification for flights in controlled airspace, matching the acronym’s full name.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Local Airspace Authorization and Notification Capability
B. Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability
LAANC is the FAA’s acronym for the automated system used to request and receive near-real-time airspace authorization and notification for UAS operations in controlled airspace. The term expands to “Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability,” which is the official FAA designation used in Part 107 airspace access procedures.
C. Limited Airspace Access and Navigation Control
D. Local Area Airspace Navigation Coordinator