UAG - Unmanned Aircraft General Part 107 Regulations Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is hired to inspect a 1,500-foot tall television tower. According to Part 107, what is the maximum altitude the sUAS can be operated at for this inspection?
- 400 feet above the ground (AGL).
- 1,900 feet above the ground (AGL).
- 400 feet above the television tower. (Correct answer)
- 1,500 feet above the ground (AGL).
Correct answer: 400 feet above the television tower.
Part 107 allows a remote pilot to fly an sUAS higher than 400 feet AGL if it remains within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly more than 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit. In this scenario, the maximum altitude would be 1,500 feet (tower height) + 400 feet = 1,900 feet AGL, which corresponds to 400 feet above the tower.
Question 2: Under what conditions may a Part 107 remote pilot operate an sUAS during civil twilight?
- Only with a specific waiver from the FAA.
- The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lights visible for at least 1 statute mile.
- The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles. (Correct answer)
- Operations during civil twilight are prohibited under Part 107.
Correct answer: The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles.
According to 14 CFR 107.29, operations during civil twilight (30 minutes before sunrise to official sunrise, and official sunset to 30 minutes after sunset) are permitted if the small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.
Question 3: A Part 107 operation results in damage to a client's property. Which of the following scenarios requires the remote pilot to report the accident to the FAA?
- The sUAS sustains $600 in damage, but there is no other damage or injury.
- The cost to repair the damaged property is estimated to be $450.
- A non-participating person experiences a minor scratch that does not require medical attention.
- Damage to a client's satellite dish costs $550 to repair. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Damage to a client's satellite dish costs $550 to repair.
An accident report must be filed with the FAA within 10 days if there is serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness, or if there is damage to any property (other than the sUAS) where the repair cost (including labor and materials) exceeds $500. Damage to the sUAS itself is not considered in this calculation.
Question 4: Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for all sUAS operations conducted under Part 107, regardless of the aircraft's weight?
- The sUAS must be registered with the FAA. (Correct answer)
- The remote pilot must hold a Part 61 pilot certificate.
- The operation must be conducted in Class G airspace.
- The sUAS must weigh less than 0.55 pounds.
Correct answer: The sUAS must be registered with the FAA.
Under Part 107, all unmanned aircraft must be registered with the FAA, regardless of their weight. The 0.55-pound registration threshold only applies to recreational flyers operating under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations.
Question 5: While operating an sUAS, a remote pilot spots a manned helicopter on a potential collision course. According to Part 107, what is the correct course of action?
- Maintain course and speed, as the helicopter is larger and more maneuverable.
- Give way to the helicopter, as sUAS must yield the right-of-way to all other aircraft. (Correct answer)
- Ascend rapidly to fly above the helicopter's flight path.
- Attempt to contact the helicopter pilot via radio to coordinate a safe passage.
Correct answer: Give way to the helicopter, as sUAS must yield the right-of-way to all other aircraft.
14 CFR 107.37 explicitly states that a small unmanned aircraft must yield the right-of-way to all aircraft, including airborne vehicles. The remote pilot must give way and may not pass over, under, or ahead of the other aircraft unless well clear.
Question 6: A remote pilot wants to use First-Person View (FPV) goggles to operate their sUAS for a commercial project. What is required to conduct this operation legally under Part 107?
- The pilot must have a special FPV endorsement on their remote pilot certificate.
- The FPV system must have a resolution of at least 1080p.
- The operation must take place in a sparsely populated area.
- A visual observer (VO) must be used to maintain visual line-of-sight with the aircraft. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A visual observer (VO) must be used to maintain visual line-of-sight with the aircraft.
Part 107 requires the remote pilot in command or a designated visual observer to maintain unaided visual line-of-sight (VLOS) with the sUAS at all times. Since FPV goggles prevent the operator from maintaining direct VLOS, a separate visual observer is required to fulfill this role.
UAG - Unmanned Aircraft General Part 107 Regulations Questions and Answers
A Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is hired to inspect a 1,500-foot tall television tower.
According to Part 107, what is the maximum altitude the sUAS can be operated at for this inspection?