EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine
Distraction; Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Aircraft
We were on short final at about 350 feet about one mile from the runway. I saw something at the corner of my eye on the left side of the aircraft. I assumed it was a bird but upon closer look I could see that it was a four bladed drone. I immediately notified the Tower. He came back a few moments later and said 'You mean a bird?' I responded with a 'sure a bird'; knowing that a drone would shut down the airspace. The controller then notified the next few aircraft in line to land.
An air carrier pilot reported a drone on short final.