Minimum Vertical Distance from Clouds
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 107.51Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Keep your drone at least 500 feet below the base of any clouds.
Requirement as structured
The minimum distance of the small unmanned aircraft from clouds must be no less than 500 feet below the cloud.
Original regulatory text
The minimum distance of the small unmanned aircraft from clouds must be no less than: (1) 500 feet below the cloud
Applies when
- country
- US
- regulation
- 14 CFR Part 107
- regulatory category
- General