Regulations & Compliance Standards Flashcards

Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?

Answer: 87 knots

Part 107.51 limits small UAS groundspeed to 87 knots (100 mph) under a 400-foot AGL ceiling.

A remote PIC must report an accident to the FAA within how many calendar days if property damage exceeds $500?

Answer: 10 days

14 CFR 107.9 requires reporting accidents involving serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage over $500 within 10 calendar days.

Which FAA form is used to request a waiver from a Part 107 regulation?

Answer: FAA Form 7711-65

FAA Form 7711-65 (DroneZone online application) is used to apply for Part 107 waivers.

Under Part 107, operations over moving vehicles are generally prohibited unless which condition is met?

Answer: A waiver is obtained from the FAA

Part 107.145 prohibits operations over moving vehicles unless the remote PIC has obtained an FAA waiver authorizing such operations.

Which entity issues the Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for public aircraft operators flying UAS?

Answer: FAA Air Traffic Organization

The FAA Air Traffic Organization issues COAs to public aircraft operators (government entities) to operate UAS in the NAS.

A Part 107 remote PIC is operating over a controlled area at a temporary flight restriction (TFR). What must the remote PIC do?

Answer: Obtain ATC authorization before operating within the TFR

TFRs restrict all aircraft including UAS, so the remote PIC must obtain ATC authorization before operating within the restricted airspace.

Under Part 107, which of the following is a condition that requires the remote PIC to land the sUAS immediately?

Answer: Visibility drops below 3 statute miles

Part 107.51 requires minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles from the control station, so deteriorating visibility below this requires ending the operation.