Can anyone other than a RPIC manipulate the controls of a UAS?

Can anyone other than a RPIC manipulate the controls of a UAS?

• A. Yes, however, these flights can only be conducted under the supervision of the remote PIC
• B. No, never
• C. Yes, any time
• D. Only if the manufacturer approves

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that the Remote Pilot in Command can allow another person to physically control the UAS, but only under the direct supervision of the RPIC. This ensures safety and accountability, since the RPIC remains responsible for the flight and must be able to intervene at any moment. So, while someone else can manipulate the controls, they must do so under the RPIC’s supervision and with the RPIC maintaining overall control authority. This arrangement is useful for training or auxiliary tasks, as long as the RPIC can take control if needed. The other options aren’t correct because supervision by the RPIC is the key requirement, not universal permission or manufacturer approval, and flights aren’t allowed whenever anyone wants without supervision.

The idea being tested is that the Remote Pilot in Command can allow another person to physically control the UAS, but only under the direct supervision of the RPIC. This ensures safety and accountability, since the RPIC remains responsible for the flight and must be able to intervene at any moment.

So, while someone else can manipulate the controls, they must do so under the RPIC’s supervision and with the RPIC maintaining overall control authority. This arrangement is useful for training or auxiliary tasks, as long as the RPIC can take control if needed.

The other options aren’t correct because supervision by the RPIC is the key requirement, not universal permission or manufacturer approval, and flights aren’t allowed whenever anyone wants without supervision.