Fine for failing to equip or carry required flight equipment

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Article 166Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

You can be fined up to 1 million KRW if you fly a drone without carrying or installing the legally required safety or communication equipment.

Requirement as structured

A person who operates an ultralight flying device (초경량비행장치) without equipping or carrying the equipment prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall be subject to an administrative fine (과태료) of up to 1 million KRW.

Original regulatory text

5. 제128조를 위반하여 국토교통부령으로 정하는 장비를 장착하거나 휴대하지 아니하고 초경량비행장치를 사용하여 비행을 한 자