Know the Law and Follow Rules
Verified from official sourcesRecreational 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