Definition of Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Verified from official sources
AC 107-2A ¶ 5.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

CRM is how you manage all your resources—including visual observers, other crew members, your equipment, and information—to ensure a safe flight.

Requirement as structured

Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a component of ADM where the remote pilot effectively utilizes all available resources, including human resources, hardware, and information.

Original regulatory text

CRM is a component of ADM, in which the pilot of a small unmanned aircraft makes effective use of all available resources: human resources, hardware, and information.

Applies when

country
United States
regulation
14 CFR Part 107
regulatory category
General