FAA Regulations & Airspace Classification Flashcards

Under 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?

Answer: 100 mph

Part 107 limits sUAS groundspeed to 100 mph (87 knots).

Which airspace class requires an ATC clearance for drone operations but has NO altitude floor at the surface?

Answer: Class D

Class D airspace extends from the surface up to 2,500 ft AGL around airports with operating control towers and requires ATC authorization.

A remote pilot wants to fly at night. Which Part 107 requirement must be met?

Answer: Obtain a waiver or use anti-collision lights visible for 3 statute miles

Part 107 requires sUAS operating at night to have anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles; this is now a standard rule (no waiver needed for lighting, but the lighting itself is mandatory).

What document must a remote PIC make available to the FAA upon request?

Answer: Their remote pilot certificate and photo ID

A remote PIC must present their FAA remote pilot certificate and government-issued photo ID upon request by FAA or law enforcement.

Class G airspace typically extends from the surface up to what altitude in non-mountainous areas?

Answer: 1,200 ft AGL

In most areas, Class G (uncontrolled) airspace extends from the surface to 1,200 ft AGL where no Class E transition area begins lower.

Which of the following operations is permitted under standard Part 107 rules WITHOUT a waiver?

Answer: Flying at night with proper anti-collision lighting

Night flight is permitted under standard Part 107 rules provided the sUAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.

A drone operation is planned near a stadium hosting an MLB game. Under Part 107, what restriction applies?

Answer: A TFR prohibits UAS within 3 nautical miles from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the event

14 CFR 91.145 establishes TFRs within 3 NM of major league sporting events from 1 hour before to 1 hour after, prohibiting sUAS operations without ATC authorization.