Flight Termination for Non-Compliance

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

In plain language

If you cannot ensure that your flight avoids unprotected people, poses no hazard during loss of control, or is operated safely, you must not take off. If these conditions change during flight, you must land or terminate the flight immediately.

Requirement as structured

If the remote pilot cannot comply with the safety and operational requirements, the flight must not take place or must be immediately and safely terminated.

Original regulatory text

If the remote pilot cannot comply with these requirements, then the flight must not take place or the flight must be immediately and safely terminated.

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