Chapter 2: Applicability, Definitions & Authority of the Remote PIC

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Determine when Part 107 regulations apply to specific unmanned operations.

2. Interpret essential regulatory definitions including sUAS, crew roles, and “direct supervision.”

3. Explain the legal responsibilities and final authority of the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC).

4. Identify situations where operational authority and accountability shift within flight crew roles..