FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 3

Question 1

Under Part 107, what minimum distance must a sUAS maintain from clouds horizontally?

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet

Answer

Part 107.51(c) requires sUAS to stay at least 2,000 feet horizontally and 500 feet below clouds.

Question 2

Who is responsible for ensuring a sUAS is in a condition for safe operation before each flight under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

The remote PIC

Answer

Part 107.15 places responsibility on the remote PIC to ensure the sUAS is in a safe operating condition prior to each flight.

Question 3

Which Part 107 provision governs flying a sUAS from a moving vehicle in a non-sparsely populated area?

Accepted Answer

It is prohibited without a waiver

Answer

Part 107.25 prohibits operating from a moving aircraft or moving vehicle in populated areas unless a waiver is obtained.

Question 4

Under Part 107, which operations are subject to the 400-foot AGL ceiling restriction?

Accepted Answer

All sUAS operations unless within 400 feet of a structure

Answer

The 400-foot AGL ceiling applies to all Part 107 operations unless the sUAS is within 400 feet of a structure, in which case it may fly higher relative to the structure.

Question 5

A person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system for recreational purposes without a Part 107 certificate ONLY if they comply with which rule?

Accepted Answer

49 USC 44809 Exception for Recreational Flyers

Answer

49 U.S.C. § 44809 provides the statutory exception for recreational UAS operations, exempting them from Part 107 if specific community safety guidelines are followed.

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FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 3