Today's question is about hiring a VO. Does FAA have any legal requirements when it comes to hiring a Visual Observer (VO)? Is it okay to hire a young and inexperienced VO?

Our caller, Joe has a question about hiring a Visual Observer (VO) for his drone operations. He has several kids of his own - all of them less than 16 years of age. Is it a good idea to have one his kids operate as a VO? And is he legally allowed by the FAA to do so?

We discuss if you can really run the risk of hiring a young and inexperienced person as your VO. Tune in to learn more. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about hiring a Visual observer (VO)

Does FAA have a minimum age criteria for a VO?

Could you get in trouble with the FAA for hiring a VO who is below 16?

Importance of hiring an experienced VO

Do you need a remote pilot certificate to operate as a VO?

Do you need a state issued driver's license in order to operate as a VO?

Would a 15 year old have the mental capacity to operate as a VO?

Paul sums up the episode