Some medications can affect your ability to fly safely.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends on the medication

Answer: (A)

Medications can affect your ability to fly safely. Many drugs cause side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, slowed reaction times, impaired judgment, or blurred vision. These effects can reduce your awareness of hazards and your ability to respond quickly, which is risky when operating a UAS. Even common over-the-counter medicines can impair some people, and prescription drugs such as sedatives or sleep aids can seriously affect performance. Because of these potential effects, you should not fly if you might be impaired by medication and you should check the label or consult a clinician if you're unsure. The statement is true because there are medications that can affect safety, even if others may not; the key point is to recognize the risk and verify before flying.