Responsibility of Assuming Remote PIC

In plain language

As soon as you take over control as the remote PIC, you are solely responsible for the safety of the flight.

Requirement as structured

The FAA guidance states that the remote PIC assuming control of the small UAS maintains responsibility for its safe operation.

Original regulatory text

The remote PIC assuming control of the small UAS maintains responsibility for the safe operation of the small UAS.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General