FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?
- 87 knots (Correct answer)
- 100 mph
- 100 knots
- 87 mph
Correct answer: 87 knots
Part 107.51 limits small UAS groundspeed to 87 knots (100 mph) under a 400-foot AGL ceiling.
Question 2: A remote PIC must report an accident to the FAA within how many calendar days if property damage exceeds $500?
- 10 days (Correct answer)
- 7 days
- 30 days
- 24 hours
Correct answer: 10 days
14 CFR 107.9 requires reporting accidents involving serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage over $500 within 10 calendar days.
Question 3: Which FAA form is used to request a waiver from a Part 107 regulation?
- FAA Form 7711-2
- FAA Form 8710-1
- FAA Form 7711-65 (Correct answer)
- FAA Form 8060-56
Correct answer: FAA Form 7711-65
FAA Form 7711-65 (DroneZone online application) is used to apply for Part 107 waivers.
Question 4: Under Part 107, operations over moving vehicles are generally prohibited unless which condition is met?
- A waiver is obtained from the FAA (Correct answer)
- The vehicle is moving slower than 25 mph
- The operation is below 100 feet AGL
- The operator holds a commercial pilot certificate
Correct answer: A waiver is obtained from the FAA
Part 107.145 prohibits operations over moving vehicles unless the remote PIC has obtained an FAA waiver authorizing such operations.
Question 5: Which entity issues the Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for public aircraft operators flying UAS?
- FAA Air Traffic Organization (Correct answer)
- TSA
- Department of Defense
- FAA Flight Standards District Office
Correct answer: FAA Air Traffic Organization
The FAA Air Traffic Organization issues COAs to public aircraft operators (government entities) to operate UAS in the NAS.
Question 6: A Part 107 remote PIC is operating over a controlled area at a temporary flight restriction (TFR). What must the remote PIC do?
- Immediately land the drone
- Obtain ATC authorization before operating within the TFR (Correct answer)
- Remain below 200 feet AGL to avoid the restriction
- Continue operations if the drone is under 0.55 lbs
Correct answer: Obtain ATC authorization before operating within the TFR
TFRs restrict all aircraft including UAS, so the remote PIC must obtain ATC authorization before operating within the restricted airspace.
Question 7: Under Part 107, which of the following is a condition that requires the remote PIC to land the sUAS immediately?
- Visibility drops below 3 statute miles (Correct answer)
- Wind speed exceeds 15 knots
- Altitude approaches 400 feet AGL
- Battery level drops below 50%
Correct answer: Visibility drops below 3 statute miles
Part 107.51 requires minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles from the control station, so deteriorating visibility below this requires ending the operation.
FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 2
Under Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?