Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Airspace Violation All Types; Conflict Airborne Conflict; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter Object
Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Human Factors
I was the Pilot Monitoring. Approximately 2 NM NE of FATOR on the ILS14 at 2;000 MSL; I observed a mid-sized red drone pass off the left side of the aircraft; at an estimated altitude of 2;200 MSL. No evasive action was needed; and I reported the sighting to Mc Allen (MFE) Tower.Cause: Drone operation in the approach corridor of Runway 14.Suggestions: Difficulties in regulation and oversight of drones and their operators make this a difficult issue; but further emphasis on aircraft flight pattern awareness and the hazards of drone operation in the vicinity of airports (and extended runway centerlines) may contribute to safety.
Air carrier First Officer reported a UAV passed off the left side of the aircraft while the flight was beginning an instrument approach.