FAA Regulation

600 feet AGL. 500 feet AGL. 400 feet AGL.

Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring. UAS used for motion picture filming. Model aircraft for hobby use. 

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.

12 hours. 8 hours. 24 hours.

The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the ...

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

Visual observer.  Person manipulating the controls. Remote PIC.

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

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.

1 calendar month. 7 days. 14 days.