Prohibition on Operating with Known Medical Conditions

In plain language

You must not fly a drone, manipulate the controls, or act as a visual observer if you know (or have reason to know) that you have any physical or mental condition that could interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft.

Requirement as structured

Crew members must not participate in a small UAS operation if they know or have reason to know of any physical or mental condition that could interfere with safe operation.

Original regulatory text

§ 107.17 Medical condition. No person may manipulate the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system or act as a remote pilot in command, visual observer, or direct participant in the operation of the small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know that he or she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft system.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General