A remote pilot in command (RPIC) may not operate or cause the operation of a small unmanned aircraft unless

During a preflight inspection, a remote pilot in command (PIC) discovers a small crack in one propeller of the small unmanned aircraft (sUA). What action must the PIC take to comply with FAA regulations?

The following excerpt from an FAA sUAS Operating Rules Summary Chart lists key remote PIC responsibilities: | Responsibility | Timing | |---------------------------------|-------------------------| | Verify sUAS registration | Prior to operation | | Inspect sUAS for safe operation | Before each flight | | Maintain VLOS | Throughout the operation| | Brief visual observer (if used) | Prior to the operation | According to the chart, when must the remote PIC inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe operation?

After completing a preflight inspection that confirmed the small unmanned aircraft (sUAS) was in a condition for safe operation, a strong gust of wind blows a small branch onto one of the propellers. Before proceeding with the flight, what must the remote pilot in command (RPIC) do to comply with regulations?