Participation of Non-PIC Manipulating Controls

In plain language

You can allow another person to manipulate the controls of your drone during flight, provided certain regulatory conditions are met.

Requirement as structured

The FAA explains that a person who is not the remote PIC may manipulate the flight controls of a small UAS under certain conditions.

Original regulatory text

Additionally, a person manipulating the controls (who is not the remote PIC) can participate in flight operations under certain conditions.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General