FAA Regulation

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.

55 lbs. or less. 55 kg or less. Less than 55 lbs. 

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

No Medical Certificates are required. A Class 3 Medical Certificate A Class 2 Medical Certificate.

No more than three as long as the Remote PIC maintains visual line of sight. As many as he/she can handle. No more than one. 

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

No, 14 CFR Part 107 only applies to sUAS weighing less than 0.55 lbs. Yes, there is no lower weight limit for operating under 14 CFR Part 107.   No, roof ...

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

Denial of application for Remote Pilot, waivers, or suspension/revocation, or a civil penalty.  Jail time of up to 1 year A required checkride with the FAA