CBO Guidelines on Alcohol and Drug Use
Verified from official sourcesAC 91-57C ¶ 3.3.2.6Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Do not operate a drone if your abilities are impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Requirement as structured
The FAA highly recommends that CBO safety guidelines address how alcohol or drug use interferes with a recreational flyer's ability to operate safely.
Original regulatory text
The FAA highly recommends that comprehensive safety guidelines address how the use of alcohol or drugs would interfere with the recreational flyer’s ability to operate the UA safely.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- recreational
- regulatory category
- General