FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 4

Question 1

A remote PIC operating under Part 107 witnesses a mid-air collision involving their drone and a manned aircraft. Within how many days must the accident be reported to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

Part 107.9 requires the remote PIC to report accidents involving serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage over $500 to the FAA within 10 days.

Question 2

Which of the following drone payloads is explicitly prohibited under standard Part 107 rules without a waiver or exemption?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous materials

Answer

Part 107.36 prohibits carrying hazardous materials on a small unmanned aircraft unless specifically authorized.

Question 3

What does Part 107 require if a remote PIC needs to deviate from the rules during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Deviate only to the extent necessary and report to the FAA upon request

Answer

Part 107.21 allows deviation from Part 107 only to the extent necessary in an emergency and requires reporting to the FAA upon request.

Question 4

Under Part 107, how must a remote PIC respond if law enforcement requests to see their remote pilot certificate during an operation?

Accepted Answer

They must show it immediately upon request

Answer

Part 107.7 requires the remote PIC to present their certificate and make the aircraft available for inspection upon FAA or law enforcement request.

Question 5

A remote PIC is contracted to fly a photography drone over a crowd at a public festival. Without a waiver, this is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited under Part 107.39

Answer

Part 107.39 prohibits flight over human beings unless they are directly participating in the operation or under a waiver.

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FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures 4