Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish a scheduled maintenance protocol?
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Under 14 CFR § 107.15 and guidance in AC 107-2A, the remote PIC must ensure the aircraft is in a safe operating condition. When a manufacturer provides a maintenance schedule, follow it. When they do not (common with consumer drones), the operator must develop their own protocol.The trap →
"UAS does not need maintenance" (Choice B) is dangerously wrong. Every aircraft needs maintenance. Waiting for an FAA accident mandate (Choice C) is reactive, not proactive.SOURCE → AC 107-2A / 14 CFR § 107.15, FAA UAG Sample Question 32CHECKED APR 21ACS V.E.K1MED