ATC Transponder Equipment Prohibition

In plain language

You must ensure your drone's ATC transponder is turned off during Part 107 operations, unless you have received specific authorization from the FAA to use it.

Requirement as structured

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under Part 107 with an active ATC transponder unless authorized by the FAA Administrator.

Original regulatory text

Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under this part with a transponder on.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

small UAS under Part 107

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General