Flight Termination for Non-Compliance
Verified from official sourcesOperations 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