FAA Regulation

Operating your sUAS for an imagery company.   Flying for enjoyment with family and friends. Conducting public operations during a search mission.

make sure the UAS is within 400 feet of the control station. maintain line of sight throughout the entire process.   have a visual observer.

They can maintain line of sight and without loss of control.  They briefed each other before the flight. They are in radio contact the entire time.

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.

Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services. All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.  When the small UA ...

Yes, all sUAS aircraft weighing over .55 lbs. are subject to Part 107 No, this sUAS operation is not subject to Part 107.  Yes, this sUAS operation is subject to Part ...

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

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

must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 ft-lb of kinetic energy.  must have an approved type certificate issued under Part 21. must not cause injury to a ...