Do Not Endanger the National Airspace System
Verified from official sourcesWhat are the Rules for Recreational Flyers?Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
You must never fly your drone in a reckless or unsafe way that could put other aircraft, people, or the airspace system at risk.
Requirement as structured
Recreational flyers must not operate their drones in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system.
Original regulatory text
Do not operate your drone in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- recreational
- operation regime
- recreational
- regulatory category
- General