According to the regulations, how many drones can a pilot fly simultaneously?

The regulations specify that a pilot may operate only one drone at a time. This limitation is primarily due to safety concerns and the need for a pilot to maintain control over the aircraft while ensuring situational awareness of the surrounding environment. Operating multiple drones simultaneously can increase the risk of collisions and reduce the pilot's ability to manage each drone's flight path, especially under varying weather conditions or in crowded airspace.

Maintaining control over a single drone allows the pilot to focus on critical aspects of the operation, such as altitude management, navigation, and adherence to no-fly zones. By limiting the number of drones to one per pilot, the FAA helps ensure that all safety protocols can be effectively followed, which is essential for safe flying in the national airspace system.