Airspace Authorization Requirement for Controlled Airspace

In plain language

You are not allowed to fly your drone in Class B, C, or D airspace, or within the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport, unless you have obtained prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Requirement as structured

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Original regulatory text

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

airspace class

Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E surface area designated for an airport

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General