SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/drone-adsb-out-off

May a Part 107 drone fly with ADS-B Out equipment transmitting?

No, not unless the FAA authorizes it.

Start playing free

  1. No, not unless the FAA authorizes it ✔
  2. Yes, it is required near airports
  3. Yes, but only at night

Why: Part 107 bans flying with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode unless the FAA authorizes it. The ban is on transmitting, the same idea as the transponder rule.

Huh, didn't know that: ADS-B Out cannot be used to satisfy the separate Remote ID requirement.

The dad joke
Why didn't the drone broadcast ADS-B Out? It preferred to listen more than it talked.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: No, not unless the FAA authorizes it. Part 107 bans flying with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode unless the FAA authorizes it. The ban is on transmitting, the same idea as the transponder rule.

  1. 14 CFR 107.53 ADS-B Out prohibition www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/section-107.53
    no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under this part with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. 14 CFR 89.125 ADS-B Out prohibition www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89/section-89.125
    Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment cannot be used to comply with the remote identification requirements of this part.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

Flying & DronesUnless the FAA authorizes it, may a Part 107 drone fly with a transponder on?Flying & DronesCan ADS-B Out equipment satisfy a drone's Remote ID requirement?Flying & DronesThe Mode C veil requires an altitude reporting transponder within how far of listed major airports?

That's stuff everyone should know.