Operations in Restricted Areas

Verified from official sources
101.7(a)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You cannot fly a drone, kite, rocket, gyroglider, or parasail in a restricted area unless you have official permission from the authority in charge of that specific area.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft, kite, rocket, gyroglider, or parasail within a restricted area designated under Part 71 without approval from the responsible administering authority.

Original regulatory text

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft, kite, rocket, gyroglider, or parasail within a restricted area designated under Part 71 unless the person has approval to do so from the administering authority responsible for the restricted area.