Under Part 107, a remote PIC may operate how many sUAS simultaneously?
AAs many as needed with a sufficient number of visual observers
BOne at a time✓
CUp to three, with a separate visual observer for each
Why →Under 14 CFR § 107.35, a person may only act as remote PIC for one unmanned aircraft at a time. Simultaneous operation of multiple aircraft is not permitted under standard Part 107 rules without a waiver.
The trap →Visual observers do not expand the remote PIC's ability to operate multiple aircraft. They assist with situational awareness, not aircraft control. The one-at-a-time rule is a fundamental constraint.
Field note →Waivers under § 107.200 can authorize multiple-aircraft operations for specific use cases like agricultural surveying. But for standard operations, the limit is strictly one aircraft per remote PIC.
SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.35CHECKED JUL 16ACS V.A.K1EASY