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On a commercial drone job, who is responsible for briefing participants about emergency procedures?

The remote pilot in command must make sure everyone is briefed.

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  1. The FAA inspector-in-charge
  2. The lead visual observer
  3. The remote PIC ✔

Why: Part 107 puts the briefing on the remote PIC. Before flight, the remote PIC must make sure every direct participant knows the conditions, emergency procedures, roles and hazards.

Huh, didn't know that: AC 107-2A says contingency plans should cover people or moving vehicles that wander into the operating area.

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Why did the crew hold a briefing? They wanted everyone on the same flight page.
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References

Answer: The remote PIC. Part 107 puts the briefing on the remote PIC. Before flight, the remote PIC must make sure every direct participant knows the conditions, emergency procedures, roles and hazards.

  1. 14 CFR 107.49, Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-B/section-107.49
    Prior to flight, the remote pilot in command must:
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. 14 CFR 107.49(b), Participant briefing www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-B/section-107.49
    Ensure that all persons directly participating in the small unmanned aircraft operation are informed about the operating conditions, emergency procedures, contingency procedures, roles and responsibilities, and potential hazards;
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  3. FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A, 5.11.1 www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_107-2A.pdf
    Contingency procedures, including those for persons or moving vehicles not directly participating in the operation that enter the operational area;
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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