Definition of Direct Participant

In plain language

To be considered a direct participant in a drone operation, your involvement must be necessary for the safe conduct of that flight.

Requirement as structured

Defines a direct participant in a small UAS operation as a person whose involvement is necessary for the safe operation of the small UAS.

Original regulatory text

A person is a direct participant in the small UAS operation if his or her involvement is necessary for the safe operation of the small UAS.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General