Accident Reporting Timeline

In plain language

If your drone flight causes a serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage over $500 (excluding the drone itself), you must report the accident to the FAA within 10 days.

Requirement as structured

The remote PIC of the small unmanned aircraft is required to report an accident to the FAA within 10 days if it meets specific injury or property damage thresholds.

Original regulatory text

The remote PIC of the small unmanned aircraft is required to report an accident to the FAA within 10 days if it meets any of the following thresholds:

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General