Who is responsible for the drone in flight?

• A. The recreational pilot
• B. The person who registered the drone
• C. The manufacturer
• D. The air traffic control

Answer: (A)

When a drone is in flight, the person in control is responsible for its operation and safety. The recreational pilot actively piloting the drone makes all decisions about where and how it flies and must follow the rules, keep the flight within legal limits, and avoid hazards. Ownership or registration doesn’t automatically transfer responsibility for how the drone is flown, and the manufacturer is accountable for design and warnings, not for how a specific flight is conducted. Air traffic control manages airspace for manned aircraft and can provide information or clearance, but they don’t assume responsibility for the actions of a particular drone flight. So the operator in control during the flight is the one responsible.