Dropping of articles

Verified from official sources
101.15(b)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must not drop any items from your drone or unmanned aircraft during flight if it could pose a safety risk to people or property.

Requirement as structured

A person operating an unmanned aircraft, kite, rocket, gyroglider, or parasail must not allow any object to be dropped in flight if it creates a hazard to other persons or property.

Original regulatory text

(b) The person must not allow any object to be dropped in flight if this creates a hazard to other persons or property.