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  1. A commercial drone operator wants to subcontract a flight to another pilot. Which requirement must the subcontracted pilot meet?

    Answer: They must hold a valid Part 107 remote pilot certificate

    Any person acting as RPIC for compensation must hold their own valid Part 107 remote pilot certificate.

  2. A drone inspection company operates in multiple states. Which of the following is NOT required by the FAA for each state they operate in?

    Answer: A separate FAA operating license for each state

    FAA drone registration and Part 107 certification are federal and apply nationwide; there is no state-by-state FAA operating license requirement.

  3. Which factor most directly affects the pricing strategy for a commercial drone inspection service compared to traditional manned aviation inspections?

    Answer: Significantly lower mobilization costs and ability to access hazardous areas safely

    Drones offer dramatically lower mobilization costs and allow inspection of dangerous or inaccessible areas, which drives competitive pricing and market differentiation.

  4. A client signs a contract requiring drone footage deliverables, but on the shoot day, the airspace authorization is denied. What is the operator's best course of action?

    Answer: Inform the client, reschedule, and re-apply for authorization for the new date

    If authorization is denied, the operator must not fly in controlled airspace; rescheduling and reapplying is the proper professional and legal response.

  5. What is the minimum recurrency requirement to maintain an active Part 107 remote pilot certificate?

    Answer: Pass a recurrent knowledge test at an approved testing center every 24 calendar months

    Remote pilots must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test (or complete an online recurrent training course under updated rules) every 24 calendar months to keep the certificate current.

  6. A drone company is considering offering 'drone as a service' to municipalities for traffic monitoring. Which operational challenge is most unique to this commercial application?

    Answer: Traffic monitoring requires flying over moving vehicles, which needs a Part 107 waiver

    Traffic monitoring over moving vehicles on public roads requires a Part 107 waiver under 107.39, making it more complex than standard drone services.

  7. A Part 107 remote pilot discovers mid-flight that a TFR has been activated over the area they are operating. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Immediately land the drone as safely and quickly as possible

    A newly issued TFR creates an immediate prohibition; the RPIC must land the drone as soon as safely possible to avoid violating restricted airspace.