Air carrier Captain reported an NMAC with a UAS during departure. No evasive action was taken.

Date: 2026-03 · Aircraft: B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model · Phase: takeoff

Anomalies: Airspace violation all typesConflict near mid-air collision (NMAC)Deviation discrepancy procedural FARDeviation discrepancy procedural published material policyDeviation discrepancy procedural unauthorized flight operations uas

Synopsis

Air carrier Captain reported an NMAC with a UAS during departure. No evasive action was taken.

Narrative

On departure from RW XXR at approximately 1000' AGL; the FO noted a drone off the right side of the aircraft that was within one wing length of the aircraft. The drone appeared to be stationary. It was white and red in color. We reported the drone location and altitude with the control tower. We continued on without incident.

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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.