Remote PIC Preflight Safety Check Responsibility

In plain language

Before every flight, you are responsible for checking the drone to confirm it is safe to fly.

Requirement as structured

The FAA advises that the remote PIC is responsible for conducting a preflight check of the small unmanned aircraft to verify it is in a condition for safe operation.

Original regulatory text

Prior to flight, the remote PIC is responsible for conducting a check of the small unmanned aircraft to verify it is actually in a condition for safe operation (§ 107.15).

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General