Documentation

Question 1

What documents are you required to have?

Answer 1

Pilot certificate.
Aircraft Registration.
Required waiver.
Other documentation related to operation.

Question 2

What is a Remote PIC required to log?

Answer 2

Any repairs to sUAS, documented in a maintenance log book and should include a maintenance schedule as well as a list of all repairs.

Question 3

What is a Unique ID?

Answer 3

On all sUAS, must be visible without use of a tool.

Question 4

Non-participants contingency

Answer 4

The remote PIC must select a sparsely populated area. If in a populated area, the remote PIC must make a plan to keep the sUAS clear of non-participants.

Question 5

Certificate of Waiver

Answer 5

Responsibility of Remote PIC.
If operation can’t be conducted within regulatory structure, remote PIC must propose a safe alternative. I want to fly at night, here is why, here is how I’m going to do it safely. This Certificate of Waiver, can deviate from provisions, as long as proposed operation can be safely conducted. Example: night operations, visual line of sight, operation over people.
After online application, FAA will determine if it can be conducted. If denied, will receive a notification. If waiver is granted, you’ll receive direct notification with 7711-1, specific special provisions. This then becomes required documentation.
Start 90 days out is recommended. 90 days before planned flight.

Question 6

Zulu time converter

Answer 6

Converter to determine zulu time at location.