DJI Matrice 600 Pro
Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 14.25; Flight Crew Total 0; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 29.5; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 14.25
Training / Qualification; Workload
Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Unauthorized Flight Operations (UAS); Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
This was purely human error. I flew previously at this location several times; and obtained the proper LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization via AIRMAP. On this date I was too wrapped up in the ground control logistics; and neglected to file the flight with AIRMAP. Going forward; I will be using a checklist which does include filing the flight and obtaining proper authorization. Note that this flight took place with three visual observers; and we had clear line-of-sight visibility of the UAV at all times. The flight occurred around a [processing plant]; and I had full permission from the plant supervisor to fly there.
UAS crew failed to obtain LAANC authorization prior to UAS flight.