Drone exam · Aviation regulations

A freelance pilot flies a client's aircraft for a survey. The client chose the site, schedule, aircraft, and purpose. What operator accountability question should be settled before flight?

Answer

They should identify who is the UAS operator for the operation and what registration, record, authorization, and procedure duties apply to that operator.

Explanation

The pilot and operator may be the same person, but often they are not. The organisation arranging the work may still carry operator duties even if it hires the flying skill.