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Night Operations & Waiver Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What color must the anti-collision light on a sUAS be for night operations under Part 107?

    Answer: Any color is acceptable as long as it is visible for 3 SM

    Part 107 does not specify a color for anti-collision lights; any color is acceptable as long as the light is visible for at least 3 statute miles.

  2. A visual observer (VO) assisting a remote pilot in command during night operations must be able to:

    Answer: Maintain visual line of sight with the sUAS at all times

    The VO's primary role is to maintain visual line of sight with the sUAS and communicate relevant information to the RPIC.

  3. Under Part 107, how many visual observers may assist a single remote pilot in command during one flight?

    Answer: No limit, as long as each VO can see the aircraft

    Part 107 does not limit the number of visual observers; as many as needed may assist the RPIC during a single operation.

  4. A remote pilot wants to fly at night over a populated area. Beyond anti-collision lighting, what additional factor must be evaluated?

    Answer: Whether operations over people rules are satisfied or a waiver is held

    Flying over people at night still requires compliance with Part 107 Subpart D (operations over people) or a waiver covering that provision.

  5. Which of the following best describes 'see-and-avoid' challenges at night for sUAS pilots?

    Answer: Peripheral vision is more effective than central vision in low-light, but overall detection is harder

    Human peripheral vision (rod cells) works better in low light than central foveal vision, but overall visual performance is still significantly reduced at night.

  6. A Part 107 waiver allows BVLOS operations. The remote pilot experiences a communication link loss. The sUAS continues to operate autonomously. What must the waiver specifically address?

    Answer: Fail-safe behaviors triggered by link loss, such as return-to-home or hover

    BVLOS waivers must include provisions for contingency scenarios like communication link loss, detailing how the aircraft will behave safely.

  7. Which of the following is a valid reason the FAA may deny a Part 107 waiver application?

    Answer: The application does not demonstrate that the proposed operation can be conducted safely

    The FAA will deny a waiver if the application fails to show that the proposed operation can be performed at an acceptable level of safety.