Who is responsible for making sure a drone does not fly too high?

• A. The manufacturer
• B. The person flying the drone
• C. The FAA
• D. The air traffic control

Answer: (B)

The person flying the drone is responsible for keeping it under the altitude limit. The remote pilot controls the aircraft and must follow the rules that apply to UAS operations, including staying within the allowed altitude. While the drone may have built‑in limits or manufacturer safeguards, it’s the operator’s duty to actively monitor altitude, understand where you’re flying, and adjust if you approach or exceed the limit. The FAA sets the rule, but enforcement and ongoing compliance come from the pilot. The air traffic control system oversees manned aircraft and doesn’t monitor every small UAS flight, and the manufacturer provides the toolset, not the obligation, so ultimate responsibility rests with the person piloting the drone.