Designation of Remote Pilot in Command
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 107.19Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
You must ensure that a remote pilot in command is designated for the flight before you take off or during the flight operation.
Requirement as structured
A remote pilot in command must be designated before or during the flight of the small unmanned aircraft.
Original regulatory text
A remote pilot in command must be designated before or during the flight of the small unmanned aircraft.
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
- regulation framework
- FAA Part 107