Fine for violating pilot compliance rules

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Article 166Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Violating basic drone pilot safety rules (such as flying under the influence or in unsafe conditions) can result in a fine of up to 3 million KRW.

Requirement as structured

A person who operates an ultralight flying device (초경량비행장치) without complying with the pilot compliance rules (조종자 준수사항) prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall be subject to an administrative fine (과태료) of up to 3 million KRW.

Original regulatory text

6. 제129조제1항을 위반하여 국토교통부령으로 정하는 준수사항을 따르지 아니하고 초경량비행장치를 사용하여 비행한 사람