Confiscation of Unmanned Aircraft as Additional Penalty

In plain language

If you are found guilty of violating drone regulations under Article L. 6232-12 of the Transport Code or endangering others under Article 223-1 of the Penal Code, the court can order the permanent confiscation of the drone you used during the offense.

Requirement as structured

A remote pilot convicted of offenses under Article L. 6232-12 of the Transport Code or Article 223-1 of the Penal Code may face the additional penalty of confiscation of the unmanned aircraft used to commit the offense.

Original regulatory text

Le télépilote reconnu coupable d'une des infractions prévues à l'article L. 6232-12 du présent code ou de l'infraction prévue à l'article 223-1 du code pénal encourt également la peine complémentaire de confiscation de l'aéronef circulant sans équipage à bord qui a servi à commettre l'infraction.

Applies when

country

France

regulatory category

General