Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Airspace Violation All Types; Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Unauthorized Flight Operations (UAS); Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; General Police / Security Involved
Human Factors
As I was leveling off at my assigned altitude of 6;000 ft just above the base of a scattered layer of clouds I saw a large black and silver object in my peripheral vision. I was able to catch a quick look at the object as it passed off my left wing. I would estimate the distance as having been approximately 10 ft from my wingtip. I had just exited a cloud when the object appeared; so there would have been extremely little time to take evasive action if it had been a bit further to my right. The object appeared to be a quad-copter style drone; and as previously mentioned it was black and silver/chrome. I immediately reported the object to ATC; and a nearby law enforcement aircraft went to investigate the area. The object did not strike my aircraft and the flight was completed with no further issues. Recommendation: Stricter enforcement of drone operation rules; perhaps drone manufacturers should include a pamphlet in each box describing the dangers associated with busy airspace.
Air carrier flight crew noticed and came within 10 feet of a UAS while at 6;000 feet.