OBSERVATORY / REGULATION
FAA Rules for Recreational Flyers
The FAA publishes a current checklist for recreational flyers covering the statutory exception, safety test, registration, airspace authorization and operating conduct.
Rule snapshot
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Topic | recreational drone operations |
| Effective date | Date not published |
| Current status | Current |
Published requirements
- fly only for recreation to use the statutory exception
- complete the FAA recreational safety test
- register when required
- follow airspace and safety requirements
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This educational summary is not legal or operational authorization. Rules, waivers and local restrictions can change.