Regulations & Compliance Standards Flashcards
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Under Part 107, which of the following actions requires prior authorization rather than a waiver?
Answer: Flying in Class B, C, D, or surface E airspace
Operating in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and surface E) requires prior authorization via LAANC or DroneZone, not a waiver.
What does LAANC stand for in the context of Part 107 UAS operations?
Answer: Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability
LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) is the FAA's automated system allowing near-real-time airspace authorization for UAS operators.
A sUAS remote PIC may transfer operational control to another certificated remote PIC during a flight under which condition?
Answer: Only if both pilots maintain VLOS and the handoff is coordinated
While Part 107 does not explicitly define mid-flight transfer procedures, safe practice requires both PICs to coordinate a handoff while maintaining VLOS at all times.
Under Part 107.65, a remote PIC must demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by passing the initial knowledge test within what period before applying for a certificate?
Answer: 24 calendar months
Part 107.65 requires that the knowledge test be passed within 24 calendar months preceding the certificate application date.
Which of the following is a waiviable provision under Part 107?
Answer: The prohibition on operating at night
Night operations under Part 107.29 are waiviable, and the FAA issued a final rule in 2021 also making them allowable with anti-collision lighting.
Under Part 107 hazardous operations rules, which action is explicitly prohibited?
Answer: Careless or reckless operation that endangers life or property
Part 107.23 explicitly prohibits careless or reckless operation of a sUAS that endangers the life or property of another person.
A remote PIC holds a Part 107 certificate and wishes to operate in Class G airspace below 400 feet AGL at night with anti-collision lighting. What is required?
Answer: No additional authorization — it is permitted under current rules
Since the 2021 Night Operations final rule, Class G night operations below 400 feet AGL with anti-collision lighting are permitted without a waiver under Part 107.29.