FAA 107 Commercial Applications & Business Operations 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A media production company hires you to film a car chase scene involving the drone flying near moving vehicles. Under standard Part 107, this is:
- Permitted if the vehicles are part of a closed production set and not public roads
- Prohibited without a waiver because Part 107 restricts flight over moving vehicles (Correct answer)
- Automatically permitted for FAA-recognized media production companies
- Allowed as long as the drone stays above 100 ft AGL
Correct answer: Prohibited without a waiver because Part 107 restricts flight over moving vehicles
Part 107.39 prohibits flight over moving vehicles without a waiver, regardless of the commercial context.
Question 2: What document should a professional drone services company always have on-site during a commercial shoot?
- Original FAA aircraft type certificate for the drone model
- Remote pilot certificate, drone registration, and any applicable waivers or authorizations (Correct answer)
- Proof of local business license and DBA registration
- Insurance policy with FAA as the named beneficiary
Correct answer: Remote pilot certificate, drone registration, and any applicable waivers or authorizations
The RPIC must have their remote pilot certificate and the drone's registration available, along with any waivers required for that specific operation.
Question 3: A construction company asks you to fly inside a partially built warehouse structure. Under Part 107, indoor flight is:
- Regulated by Part 107 the same as outdoor flight
- Not regulated by Part 107 because it applies to national airspace, which does not include indoor spaces (Correct answer)
- Prohibited for commercial operators without a special indoor permit
- Allowed only if the structure has no roof
Correct answer: Not regulated by Part 107 because it applies to national airspace, which does not include indoor spaces
Part 107 governs operations in the National Airspace System; indoor flights are generally not within NAS and therefore not subject to Part 107.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the concept of 'careless or reckless' operation under Part 107?
- Flying within 5 miles of an airport
- Any operation that endangers the life or property of others (Correct answer)
- Operating without a spotter in urban areas
- Flying below the manufacturer's recommended minimum altitude
Correct answer: Any operation that endangers the life or property of others
Part 107.23 prohibits careless or reckless operation, defined as any operation that endangers the life or property of another person.
Question 5: A drone startup wants to offer BVLOS infrastructure inspections on a permanent route. Which FAA pathway is most appropriate?
- File a one-time Part 107 waiver that covers all future flights on that route
- Apply for a Part 107 BVLOS waiver with a detailed safety case for each operational area (Correct answer)
- Register as an air carrier under Part 121
- Obtain a blanket NOTAM from the local FSDO
Correct answer: Apply for a Part 107 BVLOS waiver with a detailed safety case for each operational area
BVLOS operations require an FAA waiver under Part 107.200, supported by a detailed safety case demonstrating equivalent level of safety.
Question 6: Under Part 107, a visual observer (VO) is used to extend situational awareness. Which statement about the VO role is correct?
- The VO must hold a remote pilot certificate
- The VO must maintain visual contact with the drone and communicate with the RPIC (Correct answer)
- A VO allows the RPIC to operate from inside a vehicle
- Using a VO eliminates the need for airspace authorization
Correct answer: The VO must maintain visual contact with the drone and communicate with the RPIC
The VO's role is to maintain unaided visual contact with the drone and relay safety information to the RPIC; no certificate is required for the VO.
Question 7: A drone operator is paid to photograph a private golf course. Halfway through the flight, the remote pilot realizes the drone's battery is at 20%. What should the operator do?
- Continue shooting to fulfill the contract obligations
- Immediately land the drone and assess whether to continue with a fresh battery (Correct answer)
- Fly higher to extend the communication range and save battery
- Transfer control to the visual observer to complete the mission
Correct answer: Immediately land the drone and assess whether to continue with a fresh battery
The RPIC must ensure a safe return-to-home or landing before battery levels compromise flight control; fulfilling a contract does not override safety duties.
FAA 107 Commercial Applications & Business Operations 4
A media production company hires you to film a car chase scene involving the drone flying near moving vehicles.
Under standard Part 107, this is: