Operation in Prohibited or Restricted Areas
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 107.45Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
You are not allowed to fly your drone in prohibited or restricted areas unless you have obtained prior permission from the agency that controls or uses that airspace.
Requirement as structured
No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate.
Original regulatory text
No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Part 107 small UAS operation
- operation regime
- part_107
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- General