Who is responsible for determining that an sUAS can perform safely in the actual conditions of a given flight?

• A.The aircraft manufacturer, through its advertising
• B.The visual observer, if one is used
• C.The remote pilot in command, using manufacturer data and observed conditions

Why

The remote pilot in command must match the aircraft's documented capability to the day's weight, weather, and site. That determination cannot be delegated to marketing figures or bystanders.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 8 · ACS knowledge area: Determining the Performance of an sUAS · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-055).

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