Prevention of Undue Hazard Upon Loss of Control

Verified from official sources
Operations Over People General Overview | Why is this rule needed?Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You must plan and operate your flight so that if you lose control of the drone for any reason, it will not endanger other aircraft, people, or property.

Requirement as structured

The remote pilot must take steps using a safety risk-based approach to ensure that the small unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other aircraft, people, or property in the event of a loss of control.

Original regulatory text

the remote pilot must take steps using a safety risk-based approach to ensure that: ... the small unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other aircraft, people, or property in the event of a loss of control of the aircraft for any reason (§ 107.19)

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107 small UAS operation
regulation
14 CFR Part 107
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General