Careless or Reckless Operation Prohibited

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 107.23Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You are strictly prohibited from flying your drone in a careless or reckless way that could endanger other people or their property.

Requirement as structured

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.

Original regulatory text

Operate a small unmanned aircraft system in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another;

Applies when

country
United States
regulatory category
General