The primary responsibility of the RPIC is to ensure the overall safety of the sUAS operation and to take steps to minimize risks to people and property.
The maximum allowed BAC for a Remote Pilot is 0.04%, which is consistent with regulations for other types of pilots to ensure safe operation.
A Remote Pilot must wait at least 8 hours after consuming alcohol before operating a sUAS, similar to other FAA regulations for manned aircraft.
sUAS should have pre-programmed procedures for lost link situations, such as returning to home or hovering in place until the link is re-established.
Any near-miss or close encounter with a manned aircraft should be reported to the FAA immediately to ensure safety and compliance.
