In complex missions, several crewmembers follow the RPIC’s instructions and commands. Similar to captains of commercial air transport aircraft, they primarily manage flights while remote pilots (and less qualified pilots) directly manipulate the flight controls and adjust the RPA’s level of automation/autonomy under the RPIC’s command. In many professional settings, RPICs accept responsibility for nearly all risk mitigation during a specific RPAS mission. Attributes and duties that distinguish the RPIC from the pilot-in-command (PIC) of a multicrew manned aircraft.The role and responsibilities of the experienced remote pilot who qualifies to serve as a remote pilot-in-command (RPIC) of RPAS and,.
This article examines three interrelated topics:
