Phones during solo flights are a distraction risk. Use a securely mounted action camera if you want footage.

Background

Flying electric is exciting and there's a natural urge to capture the experience on your phone. But taking photos or videos with a phone during solo flights compromises your attention and increases workload at the worst possible moments. Solo flights demand a clear mind and undivided attention to the aircraft.

Key points

Phone photography or video during solo flight is not permitted

Use a GoPro or other action camera mounted to the aircraft for footage

Verify the camera is recording before takeoff — no in-flight fiddling

Carry your phone for emergency purposes only, set to silent or airplane mode

Especially important when phone is paired with a Bluetooth headset — incoming calls and notifications can be highly distracting

Required actions

Mount and start recording your GoPro/action camera before engine start

Set your phone to silent or airplane mode before takeoff, then stow it

Disable Bluetooth pairing with phone when using the headset for solo flights

Stay alert, stay aware, stay in control

Further reading

For questions about cameras or phone use during flight, email