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Who must be briefed on conditions, hazards, procedures, and duties before flight?

Everyone directly participating in the small UAS operation must be informed.

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  1. Only the aircraft owner
  2. All direct participants ✔
  3. Only people holding pilot certificates

Why: The remote PIC must inform all direct participants about operating conditions, emergency and contingency procedures, roles, responsibilities, and potential hazards. Certification is not required to receive the briefing.

Huh, didn't know that: This crew briefing is one of six preflight duties listed in 14 CFR 107.49.

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Answer: All direct participants. The remote PIC must inform all direct participants about operating conditions, emergency and contingency procedures, roles, responsibilities, and potential hazards. Certification is not required to receive the briefing.

  1. 14 CFR Part 107 www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107
    all persons directly participating in the small unmanned aircraft operation are informed
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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