Preflight Power Sufficiency Check

In plain language

If your drone is powered, you must ensure before takeoff that the battery or fuel level is sufficient to safely complete the planned flight duration.

Requirement as structured

Prior to flight, if the small unmanned aircraft is powered, the remote pilot in command must ensure that there is enough available power for the small unmanned aircraft system to operate for the intended operational time.

Original regulatory text

If the small unmanned aircraft is powered, ensure that there is enough available power for the small unmanned aircraft system to operate for the intended operational time;

Applies when

country

United States

authority

FAA

propulsion

powered

regulatory category

General