What type of communication do you use?

[Drone_Pilot]

Hello all. I'm interested in knowing what type of communication do you guys use to communicate with your crew or spotter out on the field.

 

[Thomas B]

I don’t. A spotter must be within voice range to be legal. I maintain VLOS.

 

[DoomMeister]

14 CFR § 107.33 - Visual observer.

www.law.cornell.edu

Any effective means of communication can be used, not necessarily within earshot. I would recommend a form that is hands free for the person manipulating the controls.

 

[sar104]

I don’t. A spotter must be within voice range to be legal. I maintain VLOS.

14 CFR § 107.33 - Visual observer.

www.law.cornell.edu

Any effective means of communication can be used, not necessarily within earshot. I would recommend a form that is hands free for the person manipulating the controls.

Don't forget that it depends on the flight status.

Under recreational rules the VO must be co-located - so although that doesn't preclude some form of communication other than direct voice, it does imply within earshot.

Under Part 107 there is no co-location requirement - just that both the pilot and VO must both be able to see the aircraft at all times during the flight. Any suitable form of voice communication may be used.

 

[GFields]

hanks for sharing!

 

[SpitFire]

I also maintain VLOS, spotter is next to me to be legal.