FAA Regulation

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

Compliant with Part 107. Part 107 does not apply to this scenario. Not compliant with Part 107. 

An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay.  Minor bruises. Scrapes and cuts bandaged on site.

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

does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skins upon impact. has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21.  is labeled as Category 4.

The aircraft’s Document of Compliance The manufacturer’s Means of Compliance. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration. 

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

Denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year or suspension/revocation of a remote pilot certificate.   Up to 1 year in jail. A fine up to $10,000.

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

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