Prohibition of operating under the influence of psychoactive substances

In plain language

You must not fly a drone or help with a drone flight if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other psychoactive substance that impairs your ability to fly safely.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft, or assist in its flight, while under the influence of any psychoactive substance to an extent that prevents safe and proper operation.

Original regulatory text

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft, or be involved in the conduct of a flight involving an unmanned aircraft, if the person is under the influence of any psychoactive substance to such extent as to be unable to operate the unmanned aircraft in a safe and proper manner.