Know the Law and Follow Rules

Verified from official sources
Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations | Federal Aviation Administration - What do you need to do? Fly SMARTVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You must know the applicable drone laws and always follow safety rules during your flights.

Requirement as structured

The FAA guides recreational flyers to know the law and always follow the rules.

Original regulatory text

A lways follow the rules — Know the law

Applies when

country
United States
operation
recreational
regulatory category
General