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Drone Operations & Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A remote PIC operating under Part 107 wants to use a visual observer (VO). Which statement is TRUE about the VO's role?

    Answer: The VO helps the remote PIC maintain situational awareness and see-and-avoid

    Part 107.33 allows a VO to assist the remote PIC with situational awareness but the VO does not need a certificate and cannot operate the controls.

  2. During a Part 107 operation, the remote PIC observes that the drone's battery level drops unexpectedly fast. What is the best course of action?

    Answer: Land immediately and investigate before continuing

    Unexpected battery drain is a sign of malfunction and the remote PIC should land immediately to prevent a loss of power in flight.

  3. What is the purpose of the FAA's Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system?

    Answer: To provide near real-time authorization to fly in controlled airspace

    LAANC provides near real-time airspace authorization for Part 107 operators and recreational flyers to fly in controlled airspace up to approved altitudes.

  4. A sUAS remote PIC must apply for a waiver to operate in which of the following scenarios?

    Answer: Flying over a moving vehicle on a public road

    Flying over moving vehicles on public roads requires a Part 107 waiver under Part 107.39 unless within a controlled or restricted-access site.

  5. Remote ID regulations require most drones to broadcast which of the following during flight?

    Answer: The drone's location, altitude, and control station location

    FAA Remote ID requires the drone to broadcast its location, altitude, velocity, and control station location, along with a session ID or serial number.

  6. A remote PIC is conducting a survey in a rural area and encounters unexpected instrument interference causing erratic flight behavior. What should they do first?

    Answer: Land the aircraft as soon as safely possible

    Erratic flight behavior due to interference is an emergency situation requiring the remote PIC to land as soon as safely practicable.

  7. Under Part 107, which of the following correctly describes a 'recreational' flight versus a 'commercial' flight?

    Answer: Any flight where payment is received — directly or indirectly — is commercial and requires Part 107 certification

    The FAA considers any flight that is not purely for hobby or recreation — including indirect compensation like business promotion — to be commercial, requiring Part 107.