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Who must make sure a Part 107 drone is in safe condition before each flight?

The remote pilot in command.

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  1. The remote pilot in command ✔
  2. The visual observer
  3. The drone's owner

Why: Before every flight, the remote PIC checks the drone to make sure it is in a condition for safe operation. Any problems found must be fixed before it flies.

Huh, didn't know that: The preflight also covers assessing weather, airspace, people and ground hazards nearby.

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Why did the drone pilot look so closely at the propellers? He wanted to make sure everything was on the up and up.
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Answer: The remote pilot in command. Before every flight, the remote PIC checks the drone to make sure it is in a condition for safe operation. Any problems found must be fixed before it flies.

  1. 14 CFR 107.15 Condition for safe operation (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.15
    Prior to each flight, the remote pilot in command must check the small unmanned aircraft system to determine whether it is in a condition for safe operation.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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