Drone and Pilot Location Requirement within FRIA

Verified from official sources
What is a FRIA?Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

When flying in a FRIA, both you (the pilot) and your drone must stay inside the boundaries of the FRIA at all times during the flight.

Requirement as structured

Both the drone and the pilot must be located within the FRIA's boundaries throughout the operation.

Original regulatory text

Both the drone and the pilot must be located within the FRIA's boundaries throughout the operation.

Applies when

country
United States
regulatory category
General