ADS-B Out Transmission Prohibition

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 107.53Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You are not allowed to fly your drone with its ADS-B Out transmitter turned on unless you have received a specific authorization from the FAA to do so.

Requirement as structured

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under Part 107 with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode.

Original regulatory text

Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under this part with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General