Remote PIC Intervention Capability During Automated Flight

In plain language

Even when the drone is flying automatically, you must always have the ability to take over. You must be able to change its route, adjust its altitude, or force it to land immediately, either by using manual controls or by sending automated override commands.

Requirement as structured

During automated flight, the remote PIC must have the ability to change routing or altitude, or command the aircraft to land immediately.

Original regulatory text

During automated flight, the remote PIC must have the ability to change routing/altitude or command the aircraft to land immediately. The ability to direct the small unmanned aircraft may be through manual manipulation of the flight controls or through commands using automation.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

automated

regulatory category

General