Regulations

A remote PIC must be used during Part 107 sUAS operations. A VO is optional. The person manipulating the controls may be the remote PIC, or must be operating under the direct supervision of the remote PIC.

Report any sUAS accident to the FAA within 10 days if it results in serious injury, loss of consciousness, or repairs costing over $500.

A refusal to submit to a test to indicate the percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood, when requested by a law enforcement officer, or a refusal to furnish or authorize the release of the test results requested by the Administrator, is grounds for denial of an application for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS Rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of that refusal; or suspension or revocation of a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS Rating.

Part 107 addresses sUAS operations of certain civil small unmanned aircraft within the NAS.

You may not operate an sUAS directly over another person unless that person is directly involved in the operation (such as a VO or other crewmember) or within a safe cover, such as inside a stationary vehicle or a protective structure that would protect a person from harm if the sUAS were to crash into that structure, or if the sUAS meets one the specified categories of Part 107 Subpart D. If operating in populated/inhabited areas, make a plan to keep non-participants clear, indoors, or under cover.

This scenario is not compliant with Part 107. Vision aids such as binoculars may be used only momentarily to enhance situational awareness. They may not be used for the duration of the operation.

A remote PIC, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must, upon request, make available to the Administrator: (1) the Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS Rating; and (2) any other document, record, or report required.

A Certificate of Aircraft registration expires 3 years after the date of issue unless it is renewed.

The remote PIC must report any sUAS accident to the FAA, within 10 days of the operation, if a serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness occurs. It would be considered a serious injury if a person requires hospitalization.