Penalty for flying an unregistered ultralight flying device

In plain language

You must register your drone (or report any changes to its registration) before flying it. Flying an unregistered drone can lead to up to 6 months in prison or a 5 million KRW fine.

Requirement as structured

Operating an ultralight flying device (초경량비행장치) without completing the required device registration (신고) or change registration (변경신고) is subject to a penalty of up to 6 months in prison or a fine of up to 500 million KRW.

Original regulatory text

③ 제122조 또는 제123조를 위반하여 초경량비행장치의 신고 또는 변경신고를 하지 아니하고 비행을 한 자는 6개월 이하의 징역 또는 500만원 이하의 벌금에 처한다.