Discontinuation of Flight in Unsafe Condition

In plain language

If you realize or suspect during flight that the drone is no longer safe to fly (e.g., due to a mechanical issue or low battery), you must discontinue the flight immediately.

Requirement as structured

No person may continue flight of the small unmanned aircraft when he or she knows or has reason to know that the small unmanned aircraft system is no longer in a condition for safe operation.

Original regulatory text

No person may continue flight of the small unmanned aircraft when he or she knows or has reason to know that the small unmanned aircraft system is no longer in a condition for safe operation.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

aircraft type

civil small unmanned aircraft system

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General