According to new FAA drone rules, hobby pilots need airspace approval by using LAANC or FAADroneZone for flying in controlled airspace. But, only LAANC providers are equipped to handle the requests. Because FAADroneZone is not yet equipped to handle requests from hobby pilots, the new FAA drone rules ban hobby pilots from flying in controlled airspace, at least for now.Become a Drone U Member. Do not forget to subscribe and listen to Ask Drone U, the #1 drone podcast on iTunes!