FAA Regulation

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

Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers. Use a radio system to instruct the non-rated pilot. The Remote PIC cannot supervise a non-rated pilot.

is operated by a Part 61 certified pilot. documents maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and inspections.  is only operated over small groups of people.

Over suburban areas. Over a parade or other social events. Over a sparsely populated area.  

100 mph 100 kts 87 mph

The FAA’s DOC list. The FAA DroneZone. The manufacturer’s website.

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

Yes, the deck is considered a closed site. Yes, as long as I have a Category 1 or 2 sUAS equipped with Remote ID. No, the people on the deck are ...