Good Morning....I logged in this morning hoping to get some opinions on the Kittyhawk Ap which popped up and was recommended on the DJI Go4 Ap as a quick and easy way to get automated approval to fly in previously prohibited areas.  I was really excited by the possibilities since I live within a 5 mile radius of an airport and cannot even start my engines to do some test work at 50 feet off my back deck.  So I downloaded the Ap but have not been able to find instructions on how to use it or been able to figure it out on my own.  Is this a ploy to require additional paid services or is a legitimate way to get permission to fly reasonably and intelligently even in a geo-frenced area?  Maybe it's just me that can't figure this out, but I'd like to know what everybody else thinks.

I’m in the same boat right now. I’m barely inside of a E2 zone. The airport is not connected up with LAANC. I am communicating with the FAA right now by email. Will see how it works out.

KittyHawk is most definitely a legitimate app; in fact, the FAA selected that company to update its B4UFLY app.

Have you tried searching for a tutorial like this one?

Gimpy, thank you for the video.

Gimpy, thank you for providing that video, it explains some of what I was wondering about.  I have the program installed but have not registered it yet.  

Gimpy Posted at 8-23 08:16
KittyHawk is most definitely a legitimate app; in fact, the FAA selected that company to update its B4UFLY app.

Have you tried searching for a tutorial like this one?

So you get FAA approval through LAANC via the Kittyhawk app.
Do you still need to get an unlock from DJI to unlock the geofence on your bird?

1Eagle Posted at 8-23 15:03
So you get FAA approval through LAANC via the Kittyhawk app.
Do you still need to get an unlock from DJI to unlock the geofence on your bird?

Yes, they're separate, but once you get an authorization through LAANC, you can do a custom unlock as described here.

Gimpy Posted at 8-23 16:12
Yes, they're separate, but once you get an authorization through LAANC, you can do a custom unlock as described here.

Gimpy.....very helpful....thanks

Gimpy Posted at 8-23 16:12
Yes, they're separate, but once you get an authorization through LAANC, you can do a custom unlock as described here.

Awesome, thanks for the info Gimpy

Gimpy Posted at 8-23 08:16
KittyHawk is most definitely a legitimate app; in fact, the FAA selected that company to update its B4UFLY app.

Have you tried searching for a tutorial like this one?

Looks like a great bit of software,  shame it doesn't work outside of the USA,  it appears to work but doesnt show any info etc giving the false sense its safe to fly.  The Drone Assist App in the UK actually greys out the areas it does not cover.

Gimpy, they should pay you for all the help you have given us, and it is greatly appreciated.  I am using Kittyhawk, did two authorizations in it, and they both came through.  Afterward I got the Dji authorization via Aircraft Remote Controller, and went flying.  I like the maps in Kittyhawk, and the representations in the "Air Traffic" map of other drones flying around.  The most I have seen on a map of the U.S. is a little over 20 drones, one went up to 394 feet.  Still playing with the program and trying to learn.  Again, Thanks Gimpy.

HH1 Posted at 9-14 17:26
Gimpy, they should pay you for all the help you have given us, and it is greatly appreciated.  I am using Kittyhawk, did two authorizations in it, and they both came through.  Afterward I got the Dji authorization via Aircraft Remote Controller, and went flying.  I like the maps in Kittyhawk, and the representations in the "Air Traffic" map of other drones flying around.  The most I have seen on a map of the U.S. is a little over 20 drones, one went up to 394 feet.  Still playing with the program and trying to learn.  Again, Thanks Gimpy.

You're very welcome. I'm glad I was able to help.

I use airmap to get approval at my apartment.  I click the icon to request approval and it just launches into the go4 app.  Havn't tried taking off yet as I'm not sure if I got approval or not.  I'm within 5 miles of our local airport that supports LANNCE

1Eagle Posted at 2019-8-23 15:03
So you get FAA approval through LAANC via the Kittyhawk app.
Do you still need to get an unlock from DJI to unlock the geofence on your bird?

yes; ;you still need DJI unlocking codes; i did this in january next to LUKE afb; restricted area; it all worked fine.  www.JPL66.com

dumb question... KITTYhawk gets laanc taken care of but then pilot uses DJI go 4 to fly with; right?