Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Airspace Violation All Types; Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Human Factors
During the descent to Mc Allen Airport (MFE) from 2 nm north of FATOR Initial Approach Fix Runway 14 level at 2;000 ft; [there was] a blue triangular drone flight above the aircraft 300 ft above the aircraft '2;300 ft MSL.' The crew reported the drone to Mc Allen Tower. VFR day; no deviation; no damage; continue a normal approach and landing without incident reported. I was in the jump seat performing a Line Check.Cause: Unauthorized used of drone on a critical phase of flight area.Suggestions: More advice to the people about the danger and the consequences [of] a drone flying near an airport. Warning signs of flying drones near airports.
Air carrier Captain reported a UAV flew 300 feet above their aircraft as it was beginning an instrument approach in VFR conditions.