Operations
Remote pilot - EASA Drone Definition
Definition
The remote pilot is the person who directly controls the flight of the UAS or supervises an autonomous flight.
Regulatory context
EU 2019/947 - definitions and responsibilities for open, specific, and certified categories.
Why it matters for pilots
You become a remote pilot after passing A1/A3 and, for C2 close operations, the A2 certificate.
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