FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

Under Part 107, which person bears ultimate responsibility for the safe conduct of a sUAS flight?

Accepted Answer

The remote pilot in command

Answer

Part 107.19 places final authority and responsibility for each flight with the remote pilot in command.

Question 2

What is the minimum visibility required for sUAS operations under standard Part 107 rules?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles

Answer

Part 107.51 requires at least 3 statute miles of visibility from the control station.

Question 3

A remote PIC is flying a real estate shoot and suddenly feels dizzy. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Hand control to a qualified person or land immediately

Answer

Part 107.17 prohibits operation while physically or mentally unfit; the PIC must land or transfer control to another certificated pilot immediately.

Question 4

Which airspace class requires a waiver — not just LAANC authorization — for most Part 107 operations above 400 feet AGL near an airport?

Accepted Answer

Class B, C, D, or E surface

Answer

Operations in Class B, C, D, and surface Class E airspace require ATC authorization (via LAANC or waiver) under Part 107.41.

Question 5

What is the maximum altitude a remote PIC may fly a sUAS over a structure without a waiver?

Accepted Answer

400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit

Answer

Part 107.51 permits flight up to 400 feet above the highest point of a structure when within 400 feet of the structure.

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