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

UA.I.B.K4a

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Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.

Allowing a person other than the remote PIC to manipulate the flight controls

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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 › 5.2.2 Person Manipulating the Flight Controls
person manipulating the flight controls and one for the remote PIC that allows the remote PIC to override the other CS and immediately take direct control of the small unmanned aircraft (§ 107.19). Another method could involve the remote PIC standing ... close enough to the person manipulating the flight controls so that they would be able to physically take over the CS from the other person. Another method could employ the use of an automation system where the remote PIC could…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-2
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.2 Aircraft Operation › 5.2.3 Automated Operations
through manual manipulation of the flight controls or through commands using automation. The remote PIC must retain the ability to direct the small unmanned aircraft to ensure compliance with the requirements of part 107. The remote PIC may transmit ... used to avoid a hazard or give right-of-way. The use of automation does not allow a person to operate more than one small unmanned aircraft simultaneously…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-6
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.9 VLOS Aircraft Operation › 5.9.2 VO
must maintain the capability to see the small unmanned aircraft, using one or more VOs allows the remote PIC and person manipulating the controls to conduct other mission-critical duties (such as checking displays) while still ensuring situational awareness ... able to communicate effectively with regard to the following: • The small unmanned aircraft location, attitude, altitude, and direction of flight; • The position of other aircraft or hazards in the airspace; and • The determination that the small unmanned aircraft does…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. A-2
Appendix A. RISK ASSESSMENT TOOLS › A.2.5 Using All Available Resources with More Than One Crewmember (CRM) › A.2.5.3 Task Management
person manipulating the controls, and VO must work out a method of communication, such as the use of a handheld radio or other effective means that would not create a distraction and allows them to understand each other. The remote ... PIC should evaluate which method is most appropriate for the operation and should make a determination prior to flight. A.2.5.3 Task Management. Tasks vary depending on the complexity of the operation. Depending upon the area of the operations, additional crewmembers…