Strictly Recreational Purpose
Verified from official sources49 U.S.C. § 44809(a)Version 3Effective -Verified 29 August 2026
In plain language
You can only use this exception if you are flying purely for fun or personal recreation, not for any business, commercial, or work-related purposes.
Requirement as structured
The unmanned aircraft must be flown strictly for recreational purposes.
Original regulatory text
(1) The aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- recreational
- operation regime
- recreational
- regulatory category
- General