StudyWho may operate a UAS under the supervision of a remote pilot?
- ❌A:Anyone regardless of age
- ❌B:Only other certificated remote pilots
- ✅C:Any person under the direct supervision of the remote pilot
Explanations
- A: This choice is incorrect because it implies that anyone, regardless of age or certification, can operate a UAS. While age is not a factor, the FAA requires that a person operating a UAS must be under the direct supervision of a certified remote pilot. This is crucial to maintain safety and avoid collision, damage, and injury, and potential fines or legal issues.
- B: This choice is incorrect because it suggests that only other certificated remote pilots can operate a UAS. The FAA allows any person to operate a UAS under the direct supervision of a certified remote pilot. This flexibility can be beneficial for businesses looking to train new operators or expand their drone operations.
- C: This is the correct answer. The FAA allows any person to operate a UAS under the direct supervision of a certified remote pilot. This rule enables businesses to leverage the expertise of certified pilots to train new operators, thereby expanding their drone operations while ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations.
🧭 Instructor Note
Why This Matters for Your Business
Understanding who can operate a UAS under the supervision of a remote pilot is crucial for businesses looking to expand their drone operations. By leveraging the expertise of certified pilots, businesses can train new operators, thereby increasing their operational capacity and potentially reducing costs.
Safety & Liability Considerations
The FAA's requirement for direct supervision ensures that UAS operations are conducted safely, reducing the risk of collision, damage, and injury. Businesses must understand this requirement to avoid potential fines and legal issues.
Consider This Scenario
Consider a real estate company that uses drones for property inspections. The company hires a new operator who is not yet certified. Under the supervision of a certified remote pilot, the new operator can still conduct inspections, allowing the company to continue its operations without delay while the new operator works towards certification.
What the FAA is Testing
The FAA is testing your understanding of who can operate a UAS under its regulations. This knowledge is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance during drone operations.
Business Success Strategy
Businesses can leverage the FAA's rule on direct supervision to train new operators and expand their operations. However, they must ensure that the supervising pilot is capable of taking over control of the UAS at any time to maintain safety and compliance.
Memory Aid
Remember the phrase "Supervision for Operation" - Any person can operate a UAS under the Supervision of a certified remote pilot for safe and compliant Operation.
Enhanced References
FAA Part 107.19 (c) - Remote pilot in command, ACS UA.I.B.K2 - UAS Loading
Related Concepts
- Direct supervision requirements
- Remote pilot in command responsibility
- Person manipulating controls definition
ACS Code: UA.I.B.K2
Difficulty: intermediate