Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › I. Regulations › Task B. Operating Rules

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Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.

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Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-1
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.2 Aircraft Operation
small UAS. 5.2 Aircraft Operation. Just like a manned-aircraft PIC, the remote PIC of a small unmanned aircraft is directly responsible for and is the final authority for the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft (§ 107.19). Additionally…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 4-2
CHAPTER 4. PART 107 SUBPART A, GENERAL › 4.2 Definitions › 4.2.5 Means of Compliance (MOC)
remote PIC. 4.2.7 Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC or Remote Pilot). A person who holds a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating and has the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of a small…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-1
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.2 Aircraft Operation › 5.2.1 Remote PIC
Remote PIC. A person acting as a remote PIC of a small UAS under part 107 must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating issued by the FAA prior to small UAS operation (§ 107.12). The remote PIC ... readily accessible, this certificate and personal identification during flight operations (§§ 107.7 and 107.67(b)(1) through (3)). Guidance regarding remote pilot certification is found in Chapter 6, Part 107 Subpart C, Remote Pilot Certification. Part 107 permits transfer of control…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-1
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.2 Aircraft Operation › 5.2.2 Person Manipulating the Flight Controls
Person Manipulating the Flight Controls. A person who does not hold a Remote Pilot Certificate or a remote pilot who has not met the recurrent training requirements of part 107 may operate the small UAS under part 107, as long ... they are directly supervised by a remote PIC and the remote PIC has the ability to take immediate, direct control of the small UAS. This ability is necessary to ensure the remote PIC can quickly address any hazardous situation…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-10
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.11 Preflight Familiarization, Inspection, and Actions for Aircraft Operation › 5.11.1 Prior to Flight. The remote PIC must:
Ensure all control links between the CS and the small unmanned aircraft are working properly. Before each flight, the remote PIC must determine the small unmanned aircraft flight control surfaces necessary for the safety of flight are moving correctly through ... manipulation of the small unmanned aircraft CS. If the remote PIC observes that one or more of the control surfaces are not responding correctly to CS inputs, then the remote PIC may not conduct flight operations until correct movement…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-5
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.9 VLOS Aircraft Operation
VLOS Aircraft Operation. The remote PIC and person manipulating the controls must be able to see the small unmanned aircraft at all times during flight (§ 107.31). The small unmanned aircraft must be operated closely enough to ensure visibility requirements ... small unmanned aircraft or quickly maneuver it back to VLOS. These moments may be necessary for the remote PIC to look at the controller to determine remaining battery life or for operational awareness. Should the remote PIC or person manipulating…