> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.airspacelink.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.airspacelink.com/user-guides/compliance.md).

# Compliance

Ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and internal organizational policies is a cornerstone of safe and lawful drone operations. AirHub Portal facilitates various types of compliance:

#### 1. LAANC Authorizations (from the FAA)

LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization from the FAA is required if your drone operation is within controlled airspace. If your operation is not within controlled airspace, this authorization is not required.

If your operation is within controlled airspace, you can submit for LAANC authorization directly through the system.

* **Instant Approval:** For eligible operations, instant approval may be available upon submission.
* **Further Coordination:** If your operation requires further coordination from the FAA, you can submit for that through our system. Please note that such requests require a 72-hour notice period for processing.

Additionally, when submitting for LAANC, you can toggle on the **Variable Height** feature. This allows you to adjust authorizations to maximum grid ceiling heights for automatic approval, while respecting those heights during operation.

#### 2. Internal Approvals

AirHub<sup>®</sup> Portal supports internal approval workflows to ensure operations align with company policies and safety protocols. In order for an operator to submit an operation for approval, the designated reviewer must be assigned a user role of "Manager". Managers have access to review and approve operations. This process helps maintain enhanced safety and compliance before an operation can proceed.

#### 3. UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management)

*(Coming Soon)* AirHub Portal is actively working to integrate UTM capabilities, which will provide advanced traffic management features for complex airspace environments.

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