ADS-B Out Transmission Prohibition
Verified from official sources14 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