RPC Part 107 Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?
- 87 knots
- 100 mph
- 87 mph (Correct answer)
- 100 knots
Correct answer: 87 mph
Part 107 limits small UAS groundspeed to 87 knots (100 mph).
Question 2: A remote pilot wants to fly over a moving vehicle on a public road. Under Part 107, this operation is:
- Permitted if flying below 100 ft AGL
- Prohibited unless a waiver is obtained (Correct answer)
- Permitted in Class G airspace only
- Permitted if the vehicle operator consents
Correct answer: Prohibited unless a waiver is obtained
Part 107 prohibits flight over moving vehicles; a waiver under §107.205 is required.
Question 3: Which document must a remote pilot have available during sUAS operations?
- The UAS registration certificate only
- Remote pilot certificate and UAS registration (Correct answer)
- Manufacturer's operating manual
- FAA Form 7711-2
Correct answer: Remote pilot certificate and UAS registration
The remote pilot must have their certificate and be prepared to present UAS registration upon request.
Question 4: Under Part 107, what is the minimum visibility required at the control station?
- 1 statute mile
- 2 statute miles
- 3 statute miles (Correct answer)
- 5 statute miles
Correct answer: 3 statute miles
Part 107 requires a minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles from the control station.
Question 5: A remote pilot in command (RPIC) may transfer operational control to another certificated remote pilot:
- Never — the RPIC must maintain control at all times
- Only with ATC approval
- At any time, as long as the other pilot assumes RPIC duties (Correct answer)
- Only when below 200 ft AGL
Correct answer: At any time, as long as the other pilot assumes RPIC duties
Another certificated remote pilot may assume RPIC duties at any time during the operation.
Question 6: How far must a small UAS remain from clouds when operating under Part 107?
- 500 ft below and 1,000 ft horizontally
- 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally (Correct answer)
- 1,000 ft below and 1,000 ft horizontally
- Clear of clouds with no distance specified
Correct answer: 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally
Part 107 requires at least 500 ft below clouds and 2,000 ft horizontal separation from clouds.
Question 7: Under Part 107, who is responsible for ensuring a small UAS is in safe condition prior to flight?
- The visual observer
- The person who last inspected the aircraft
- The remote pilot in command (Correct answer)
- The UAS manufacturer
Correct answer: The remote pilot in command
The RPIC is responsible for conducting a preflight inspection and ensuring the sUAS is airworthy.
RPC Part 107 Regulations 2
Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?