Transfer of RPAS Technical Log to New Operator

In plain language

If you sell or transfer your drone, you must provide the technical logbook to the new operator if they request it in writing, prove they are the new owner, and pay reasonable costs for preparing the log.

Requirement as structured

Within 7 years after the last operation of the RPA, the certified RPA operator must provide a copy of the RPAS technical log to a new operator upon written request, proof of ownership, and payment of reasonable cost recovery.

Original regulatory text

(4) Within the period of 7 years after the last time the RPA is operated by the certified RPA operator, the operator must, as soon as practicable, provide a copy of the RPA technical log to a person who: (a) makes a written request for the log; and (b) provides reasonable evidence that the person is the new operator of the RPA; and (c) provides payment for preparation and provision of the log, based on a reasonable cost recovery...