Alcohol and Drug Compliance

In plain language

You are strictly prohibited from operating a drone, assisting as a visual observer, or manipulating flight controls if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or carrying illegal drugs, as defined by the general aviation rules in 14 CFR 91.17 and 91.19.

Requirement as structured

A person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system, acting as a remote pilot in command, or acting as a visual observer must comply with the alcohol and drug provisions of 14 CFR §§ 91.17 and 91.19.

Original regulatory text

A person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system or acting as a remote pilot in command or visual observer must comply with the provisions of §§ 91.17 and 91.19 of this chapter.

Applies when

role

remote_pilot_in_command, visual_observer, person_manipulating_controls

country

United States

regulatory category

General