FAA Inspection and Testing of UAS and Crew

In plain language

If the FAA asks, you must allow them to inspect or test your drone, and inspect or test you, the person flying, or your visual observer.

Requirement as structured

The remote pilot in command, visual observer, owner, operator, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small UAS must, upon request, allow the Administrator to make any test or inspection of the small UAS, the pilot, the control manipulator, and the visual observer.

Original regulatory text

The remote pilot in command, visual observer, owner, operator, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must, upon request, allow the Administrator to make any test or inspection of the small unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system, and, if applicable, the visual observer to determine compliance with this part.

Applies when

role

remote pilot in command, visual observer, owner, operator, person manipulating flight controls

country

United States

regulatory category

General