DJI Matrice 300 RTK
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private; Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS); Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 37; Flight Crew Total 242; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 280; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 70
Confusion; Human-Machine Interface; Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
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
Procedure; Software and Automation; Human Factors
Aircraft entered into class D airspace during mapping mission. Confusion as to 3rd party LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization and if it was received and approved. ATC at ZZZ did not see the flight on their list and they sent a representative from the airport to make contact. Representative from ZZZ1 contacted me in person to ensure flight safety was being followed. Representative was satisfied that operation was conducted safely. 3rd party authorization procedures are confusing but geofencing software helps with safety.
Part 107 Pilot reported they flew into Class D airspace without confirmed authorization and were approached by an airport representative.