FAA Regulation

Person manipulating the controls. Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).   Visual observer.

the Remote PIC.  the controlling agency. Air Traffic Control.

Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.  For hobby and recreational use when not certificated. During search and rescue operations other than public.

The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC). The owner of the aircraft. The FAA.

is required to receive ATC authorization.  must use a visual observer. is required to file a flight plan.

The owner of the aircraft. The operator of the aircraft. The manufacturer of the aircraft.

Objects carried on the sUAS are secure.   The site supervisor has approved the flight. ATC has granted clearance.

Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.  Activate the aircraft’s navigation lights. Notify the nearest FAA Air Traffic facility.