Reporting Emergency Deviations

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 107.21Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you deviate from any Part 107 rules during an emergency, you must submit a written report explaining the deviation to the FAA, but only if the FAA Administrator requests it.

Requirement as structured

Each remote pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (a) of this section must, upon request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.

Original regulatory text

Each remote pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (a) of this section must, upon request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107 small UAS operation
jurisdiction
FAA
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
deviation occurred
true
regulatory category
General