FAA FAA Part 107 Operational Limitations and Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'visual line of sight' (VLOS) require of the remote pilot under Part 107?
- The remote pilot can see the sUAS with unaided vision at all times (Correct answer)
- The remote pilot may use binoculars to track the sUAS
- A visual observer maintains sight of the sUAS on behalf of the pilot
- A first-person view camera provides adequate situational awareness
Correct answer: The remote pilot can see the sUAS with unaided vision at all times
VLOS requires the remote pilot to see the sUAS at all times using only natural unaided vision, without optical aids such as binoculars.
Question 2: What is the primary role of a visual observer (VO) under Part 107?
- To assist the remote PIC in maintaining situational awareness of the sUAS and airspace (Correct answer)
- To take control of the sUAS if the pilot is incapacitated
- To serve as the sole airspace lookout so the pilot can focus on controls
- To verify the flight plan before departure
Correct answer: To assist the remote PIC in maintaining situational awareness of the sUAS and airspace
A visual observer assists the remote PIC by watching the sUAS and surrounding airspace to enhance situational awareness during the operation.
Question 3: How many sUAS may a single remote pilot operate simultaneously under Part 107?
- One at a time (Correct answer)
- Two simultaneously
- As many as safely manageable
- Up to three with visual observers
Correct answer: One at a time
Part 107 requires a remote pilot to operate only one sUAS at a time to ensure proper control and undivided attention.
Question 4: Under Part 107, may a remote pilot operate a sUAS from a moving vehicle?
- Yes, but only over a sparsely populated area (Correct answer)
- Yes, from any type of moving vehicle anywhere
- No, never from a moving vehicle
- Yes, if a visual observer accompanies the vehicle
Correct answer: Yes, but only over a sparsely populated area
Part 107 permits operating from a moving vehicle only over sparsely populated areas; operating from a moving aircraft is never permitted.
Question 5: Under Part 107, a person may NOT act as remote PIC or visual observer while:
- Under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects their faculties (Correct answer)
- Taking any over-the-counter medication
- Using prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Consuming caffeine within 8 hours of flight
Correct answer: Under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects their faculties
Part 107 prohibits acting as remote PIC or visual observer while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any substance that adversely affects the person's faculties.
Question 6: When is a remote pilot required to yield the right of way under Part 107?
- At all times to all manned aircraft (Correct answer)
- Only to commercial airliners in controlled airspace
- Only when operating above 200 feet AGL
- Only in Class B and C airspace
Correct answer: At all times to all manned aircraft
Part 107 requires remote pilots to yield the right of way to ALL manned aircraft at all times, regardless of airspace class or altitude.
FAA FAA Part 107 Operational Limitations and Restrictions 2
What does 'visual line of sight' (VLOS) require of the remote pilot under Part 107?