FAA Part 107 Operational Limitations and Restrictions Flashcards

Under Part 107, what must a remote pilot do before operating in a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?

Answer: Obtain authorization to enter the TFR or avoid it entirely

Remote pilots must obtain specific authorization to enter a TFR or avoid the restricted airspace entirely, as TFRs apply to all aircraft including sUAS.

Part 107 prohibits operating a sUAS in a manner that:

Answer: Endangers the life or property of another person

Part 107 contains a general safety rule prohibiting careless or reckless sUAS operation that endangers the life or property of another person.

What preflight action does Part 107 require the remote PIC to perform before each flight?

Answer: Inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition

Part 107 requires the remote PIC to conduct a preflight inspection to verify the sUAS is in a safe condition prior to each flight, though the specific checklist items are left to the pilot.

Under Part 107, transporting hazardous materials with a sUAS is:

Answer: Prohibited unless an FAA waiver is obtained

The carriage of hazardous materials by sUAS is prohibited under Part 107 unless the FAA has specifically granted a waiver for that operation.

What must a remote pilot do when operating near an airport that does NOT have LAANC coverage?

Answer: Submit a request through FAA DroneZone for airspace authorization

When LAANC is unavailable, remote pilots must request airspace authorization through the FAA DroneZone website before operating near an airport.

Under Part 107, who bears ultimate responsibility for the safe outcome of a sUAS operation?

Answer: The remote pilot in command (PIC)

The remote pilot in command bears final responsibility for the safe operation of the sUAS at all times, regardless of who owns the aircraft or directed the mission.