Small UAS; Multi Rotor
Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS); Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 0; Flight Crew Total 85; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 30; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 30
Troubleshooting; Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Unauthorized Flight Operations (UAS); Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR
General None Reported / Taken
Software and Automation; Human Factors; Procedure
I was flying a DJI Mavic Pro Drone in the ZZZ area. I was using my iPhone 12 Max Pro as a viewing device plugged into the controller with a USB Cable. I attempted to use AIRMAP and ALOFT to obtain an LAANC authorization; however neither service was responsive. I conducted the flight and stayed below 400 feet in that portion of airspace. My maximum altitude was 185 feet AGL. I did not fly beyond VLOS (Visual Line of Sight). I stayed within 400 feet horizontally from the controller. I conducted two (2) flights to obtain pictures.
Reporter indicated they were unable to obtain LAANC authorization because they had no cellular service at the flying location.
Part 107 pilot was unable to reach a LAANC provider. Flight was completed without LAANC authorization.