Skylane 182/RG Turbo Skylane/RG
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 150; Flight Crew Total 20000; Flight Crew Type 250
Conflict NMAC
Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Human Factors
Approximately 2 miles out on left base to RWY 14 at APF at 1000 ft MSL; the pilot flying in the left seat reported a close encounter with a drone. He estimated it at about 100 ft below us and not much more than a wingspan to our left. He described it as a quad copter with a body that had longitudinal stripes as if they were ribs on a wing. Subsequent online research revealed a drone meeting that description - a 'DJI Phantom 3 Professional' drone. We're not sure that is what it was; but it had that look. He didn't have a lot of time to watch it as he was the pilot-flying; so as soon as he realized we were past it; he refocused on flying.While no evasive action was necessary in this situation; the drone we encountered was certainly between 800 and 1000 ft MSL well within the Class D airspace at APF; and missed us by no more than 100 feet. We reported the encounter to Naples ATCT and they advised at least a couple of aircraft who were following us on the approach.
C182 Instructor reported a NMAC with a drone at 1;000 feet on left base to Runway 14 at APF.