FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

87 knots

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Activate the return-to-home function immediately

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1 nautical mile

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in safe operating condition

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The drone must give way to the manned aircraft

Answer

Part 107.37 requires that small unmanned aircraft always yield right-of-way to all manned aircraft.

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FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 2