Positive Communication of Control Transfer

In plain language

You must clearly and positively communicate with the other pilot when transferring control (e.g., saying 'I have controls' and hearing 'You have controls') so there is no doubt who is flying.

Requirement as structured

The FAA guidance states that a transfer of remote PIC designation must be initiated by positively communicating the transfer of control.

Original regulatory text

2.1.1 Part 107 permits transfer of control of a small UAS between certificated remote pilots. Two or more certificated remote pilots transferring operational control (i.e., the remote PIC designation) to each other may do so only if they are both capable of maintaining Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) of the small unmanned aircraft without loss of control (LOC). One remote pilot may be designated the remote PIC at the beginning of the operation, and at some point in the operation another remote pilot may take over as remote PIC by positively communicating the transfer of control.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General