Under 14 CFR 107.49, before beginning a flight the remote pilot in command must do which of the following regarding the aircraft?

• A.Delegate all responsibility for aircraft condition to the visual observer
• B.Assess the condition of the small unmanned aircraft system and verify it is safe to operate for the intended operation
• C.Rely solely on the fact that the aircraft flew safely yesterday

Why

Section 107.49 requires the remote pilot in command to be familiar with all available information and to check the condition of the system before flight. Past successful flights do not substitute for a current assessment.

Source: 14 CFR 107.49 · ACS knowledge area: Maintenance and Preflight Inspection Procedures · From the Maintenance & Preflight Inspection practice bank (MNT-022).

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