Fine for failure to report a drone accident
Verified from official sourcesArticle 166Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
If your drone is involved in an accident causing injury or serious damage, you must report it. Failing to report or lying about it can lead to a fine of up to 300,000 KRW.
Requirement as structured
A remote pilot or owner of an ultralight flying device (초경량비행장치) who fails to report a drone accident (초경량비행장치사고) or makes a false report shall be subject to an administrative fine (과태료) of up to 300,000 KRW.
Original regulatory text
2. 제129조제3항을 위반하여 초경량비행장치사고에 관한 보고를 하지 아니하거나 거짓으로 보고한 초경량비행장치 조종자 또는 그 초경량비행장치소유자등