Manned Aircraft Right of Way

Verified from official sources
UAC.015 (h)(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

Always give way to other aircraft. If you hear or see a manned aircraft nearby, you must land your drone safely immediately.

Requirement as structured

The UA pilot must give way to other UA, maintain a safe distance from all aircraft, and land safely immediately upon hearing or seeing any manned aircraft in close proximity.

Original regulatory text

The UA Pilot shall give way to other UA and maintain safe distance from each other and from any manned aircraft at all times and land the UA safely whenever hearing or sighting any manned aircraft in close proximity to the UA operation

Applies when

operation regime
commercial_governmental