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A Part 107 operation causes someone to lose consciousness. Is an FAA report required?

Yes. Any loss of consciousness triggers the safety event reporting rule.

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  1. Only if hospitalization follows
  2. Yes, any loss of consciousness ✔
  3. Only if the drone is damaged

Why: Loss of consciousness is independently reportable, even if it is not described as a serious injury. The remote PIC must report the event to the FAA within the rule's deadline.

Huh, didn't know that: The reporting rule also covers serious injury and certain damage to property other than the drone.

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Why did the safety report stay awake? It did not want to miss a detail.
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References

Answer: Yes, any loss of consciousness. Loss of consciousness is independently reportable, even if it is not described as a serious injury. The remote PIC must report the event to the FAA within the rule's deadline.

  1. 14 CFR Part 107 www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107
    Serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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