Part 107 Regulations Flashcards

A Part 107 waiver allows operations that would otherwise violate regulations. Who may grant such waivers?

Answer: The FAA Administrator

Under §107.200, the FAA Administrator may issue waivers to allow otherwise prohibited operations.

Under Part 107, a remote pilot must report any operation that results in serious injury to a person within:

Answer: 10 days

Under §107.9, accidents involving serious injury or property damage over $500 must be reported within 10 calendar days.

Which class of airspace requires prior authorization before a Part 107 sUAS may operate?

Answer: Classes B, C, D, and surface E

Operations in Class B, C, D, and surface-area Class E require ATC authorization under Part 107.

What is the FAA's LAANC system primarily used for in Part 107 operations?

Answer: Obtaining near-real-time airspace authorization

LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) provides near-real-time authorization to fly in controlled airspace.

A remote pilot wants to conduct operations at night without a waiver. Under current Part 107 rules (post-2021 amendment), this is:

Answer: Permitted if the UAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles

The 2021 Part 107 amendment allows nighttime operations without a waiver if the sUAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.

Under Part 107, the 400 ft AGL altitude limit may be exceeded within how many feet of a structure?

Answer: Within 400 ft horizontally

A sUAS may fly above 400 ft AGL if within 400 ft of a structure, up to 400 ft above the structure's uppermost limit.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a person to act as a Part 107 remote pilot in command?

Answer: Possess an FAA medical certificate

Part 107 does not require an FAA medical certificate; remote pilots must only be in a safe physical and mental condition.