FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

87 knots

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

FAA Form 7711-65

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A waiver is obtained from the FAA

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

FAA Air Traffic Organization

Answer

The FAA Air Traffic Organization issues COAs to public aircraft operators (government entities) to operate UAS in the NAS.

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