DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 15; Flight Crew Total 3; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 200; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 80
Confusion; Training / Qualification
Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Unauthorized Flight Operations (UAS); Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; Human Factors
While visiting out west; I planned a short; low altitude flight for a view of the lake; and to take some footage and photos. It was sunny; no clouds. A resident agreed to let me take off and land. From the takeoff location; I called Leidos Flight Service to get a flight briefing and asked about weather conditions and for any TFRs. Everything seemed in order for a flight; although he did suggest calling the airport.  I said we should not call anymore; that if it was in such an area they now have LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability). He said he was not sure; that they keep changing the procedure. About the same time; I checked my EFB; iFly GPS; which has a Quick View Popup window with advisories for an immediate location. The controlled airspace advisory button was dimmed; but I clicked it anyway to be sure and it said 'No Airspaces found here'. I took that to mean no controlled airspace was where I was; at my AGL (0 ft). I should have checked against the LAANC system. I am sorry about that. The iFly GPS sectional also referenced svc times for the surface extension; which was confusing to me; since the popup window said no controlled airspaces were found.  I should have spent more time pouring over the sectional and have recognized the meaning of the magenta dashed lines. Although I also found out today they are on reduced service hours; so not sure if this applies. But I should have been aware. It was not until today; that I happened upon the LAANC for the area. Recommendation: To avoid this; remote pilots should always check against the LAANC system for controlled air space; especially if relatively unfamiliar with an area; as I was. Remote pilots should not rely on general aviation EFBs that may or may not call out things that are significant to remote pilots. I have taken some manned pilot flying lessons. Again; I am sorry. I am definitely going to be more diligent; and take extra precautions in unfamiliar situations to watch for controlled air space. I will pore over the sectional closer; and check the LAANC system. Thanks.
Remote pilot was conducting a photo flight near an uncontrolled airport. The remote pilot was unaware the Class E airspace extended to the surface where they were flying.