Part 107 Regulations Flashcards

Under Part 107, a remote pilot who has reason to question their own physical or mental fitness to fly should:

Answer: Halt operations until fit to safely fly

The self-assessment duty under §107.17 requires the RPIC to not act as PIC when they are physically or mentally unfit.

Which action is REQUIRED before conducting commercial sUAS operations in Class D airspace?

Answer: Obtain ATC authorization

Class D airspace is controlled airspace requiring ATC authorization via LAANC or DroneZone before operating.

A remote pilot certificate issued under Part 107 is valid for how long before recurrent knowledge must be demonstrated?

Answer: 24 months

Remote pilot certificates do not expire, but currency requires passing the recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every 24 calendar months.

Under Part 107, an operation is being conducted near a stadium hosting a major sporting event. Which restriction applies?

Answer: A TFR typically prohibits operations within 3 NM up to 3,000 ft AGL during the event

Security TFRs under 14 CFR §91.145 routinely prohibit UAS flight within 3 NM and up to 3,000 ft AGL during major sporting events.

A visual observer (VO) is used during a Part 107 operation. Which statement is TRUE?

Answer: The VO and RPIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times

Part 107 requires the RPIC and visual observer to maintain direct visual and verbal communication throughout the operation.

Under Part 107, dropping an object from a sUAS is:

Answer: Permitted if done in a manner that does not create an undue hazard

Section 107.23 allows dropping objects as long as it does not create an undue hazard to persons, property, or other aircraft.

A remote pilot is offered alcohol by a spectator immediately before a flight. Under Part 107, the pilot must decline if they consumed alcohol within the past:

Answer: 8 hours

Part 107 prohibits acting as RPIC within 8 hours of consuming alcohol or while having a BAC of 0.04% or higher.