Operation in Prohibited or Restricted Areas

Verified from official sources
14 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