FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS during flight?
- 87 knots (Correct answer)
- 100 mph
- 87 mph
- 100 knots
Correct answer: 87 knots
Part 107.51 limits small UAS groundspeed to 87 knots (100 mph).
Question 2: A remote PIC loses visual contact with their drone during an authorized BVLOS operation. What is the correct first action?
- Activate the return-to-home function immediately (Correct answer)
- Notify ATC and attempt to reestablish visual contact
- Land the drone at the nearest suitable location
- Continue the mission using FPV goggles only
Correct answer: Activate the return-to-home function immediately
Activating return-to-home restores the aircraft to a known location and helps reestablish visual contact safely.
Question 3: When operating near a wildfire suppression operation, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is typically issued. What minimum distance must an unwaivered drone operator maintain?
- 1 nautical mile (Correct answer)
- 3 nautical miles
- 5 nautical miles
- Drones are completely banned
Correct answer: 1 nautical mile
FAA TFRs for wildfire suppression typically establish a 1 NM radius and specific altitude restrictions to protect firefighting aircraft.
Question 4: Which of the following actions is required before each flight under Part 107?
- File a flight plan with the FAA
- Inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in safe operating condition (Correct answer)
- Obtain written permission from the local municipality
- Perform a calibration of the GPS sensors
Correct answer: Inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in safe operating condition
Part 107.49 requires the remote PIC to inspect the sUAS and ensure it is in safe operating condition before each flight.
Question 5: A remote PIC is operating in Class G airspace at 300 feet AGL. A manned helicopter approaches at 400 feet AGL. What does right-of-way require?
- The drone must give way to the manned aircraft (Correct answer)
- The helicopter must give way as it is higher
- Both aircraft must deviate to the right
- Right-of-way depends on which aircraft is moving faster
Correct answer: The drone must give way to the manned aircraft
Part 107.37 requires that small unmanned aircraft always yield right-of-way to all manned aircraft.
Question 6: What does the term 'visual line of sight' (VLOS) require under Part 107?
- Unaided vision or corrective lenses only — binoculars are not permitted (Correct answer)
- The ability to see the drone using any optical aid including binoculars
- The drone must remain within 1 mile of the remote PIC
- A visual observer must maintain sight from a fixed location
Correct answer: Unaided vision or corrective lenses only — binoculars are not permitted
Part 107 VLOS requires unaided or correctively-lensed vision; binoculars or other magnifying devices do not satisfy the requirement.
Question 7: During a sUAS preflight inspection, the remote PIC notices a small crack in one of the propeller blades. What is the correct action?
- Replace the propeller before flight (Correct answer)
- Fly with caution and inspect again after landing
- The flight can proceed if the crack is less than 1 cm
- Document the crack and continue if no vibration is detected
Correct answer: Replace the propeller before flight
A cracked propeller must be replaced before flight because propeller failure can cause loss of control and create a safety hazard.
FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 2
Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS during flight?