FAA Regulation

0.55 pounds or less.  0.75 pounds or less. 0.65 pounds or less.

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.

Remote Pilot in Command.  Contractor Site supervisor.

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

Equip the aircraft with a remote ID broadcast module. You must purchase a new drone to comply with Part 89.  Older drones are grandfathered in and don’t need to comply with Part 89.

The applicant must have logged 20 hours of flight time. The applicant must be a US Citizen. The applicant must be at least 16 years old.

Name and Phone Number of the Operator. Address and phone number of the pilot. Location and altitude of the controller.

filed a IFR flight plan. received prior authorization from the controlling agency.  received prior permission from the commanding officer of the nearest military base.

Not to exceed 30 days. Within 10 days. Any time.

The FAA Inspector-in-Charge. The lead visual observer. The Remote Pilot in Command.