Control stations are classified by ___.

• A. The location of the remote pilot to the UA and the remote pilot's ability to physically see the unmanned aircraft system while in flight.
• B. The size of the UA
• C. The color of the UA
• D. The mission duration

Answer: (A)

Control stations are defined by where the remote pilot is relative to the unmanned aircraft and whether the pilot can visually see the aircraft during flight. This matters because being able to maintain direct visual contact with the UA (visual-line-of-sight) is what governs how the operator monitors the flight and which rules and procedures apply. The other factors—how big the drone is, its color, or how long the mission lasts—do not determine how a control station is classified, since they don't affect the pilot’s location or ability to see the aircraft.