FAA Regulation

Every 8 months. Every 12 months. Every 24 months. 

Only when visual observers participate in the operation. Alone, if operating during daylight hours. Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC.  

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

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

up to 2 years after the date of final conviction. up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.   up to 6 months after the date of final conviction.

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

The owner of the aircraft. The operator of the aircraft. The manufacturer of the aircraft.

must be made immediately to the NTSB.  must be made within 10 days to the FAA. is not required.

14 days. 2 calendar months. 30 days.

The FAA’s DOC list. The FAA DroneZone. The manufacturer’s website.