RPC FAA Regulations & Airspace Classification 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which FAA authorization system allows automatic approval for drone operations in Class B, C, D, and surface Class E airspace at pre-approved altitudes?
- DroneZone
- LAANC (Correct answer)
- ATC Direct
- NOTAM Express
Correct answer: LAANC
The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) provides automated, near-real-time airspace authorizations at pre-approved grid altitudes.
Question 2: What minimum visibility is required for Part 107 sUAS operations?
- 1 statute mile
- 3 statute miles (Correct answer)
- 5 statute miles
- 3 nautical miles
Correct answer: 3 statute miles
Part 107 requires a minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles from the control station.
Question 3: What is the regulatory altitude ceiling for sUAS operations over non-congested areas under Part 107?
- 400 ft AGL always
- 400 ft AGL unless within 400 ft of a structure (Correct answer)
- 500 ft AGL
- 1,000 ft AGL
Correct answer: 400 ft AGL unless within 400 ft of a structure
The 400 ft AGL ceiling applies generally, but a sUAS may fly higher if it remains within 400 ft of a structure.
Question 4: How must a small UAS be registered under FAA rules if it weighs more than 0.55 lbs?
- Registered by the manufacturer before sale
- Registered by the owner through the FAA DroneZone website (Correct answer)
- Registered at the local FSDO in person only
- No registration is required if flown recreationally
Correct answer: Registered by the owner through the FAA DroneZone website
Owners of sUAS weighing between 0.55 lbs and 55 lbs must register with the FAA via the DroneZone online portal.
Question 5: Which of these is classified as Class A airspace and is relevant to sUAS operations?
- From 18,000 ft MSL to FL600 — generally no sUAS allowed without waiver (Correct answer)
- From 10,000 ft MSL to 18,000 ft MSL
- Airspace over Class B airports
- Federal airways below 18,000 ft MSL
Correct answer: From 18,000 ft MSL to FL600 — generally no sUAS allowed without waiver
Class A airspace exists from 18,000 ft MSL to FL600 and requires IFR operations; sUAS rarely operate here but would need a waiver.
Question 6: A remote PIC must report an accident to the FAA within how many days if there is serious injury or property damage exceeding $500?
- 24 hours
- 10 calendar days (Correct answer)
- 30 calendar days
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 10 calendar days
Part 107 requires the remote PIC to report accidents involving serious injury or property damage over $500 (excluding the UAS itself) within 10 calendar days.
Question 7: Under Part 107, who has final authority over the safe operation of a sUAS flight?
- The visual observer
- The owner of the UAS
- The remote pilot in command (Correct answer)
- The FAA Flight Standards District Office
Correct answer: The remote pilot in command
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC) has final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the sUAS.
RPC FAA Regulations & Airspace Classification 3
Which FAA authorization system allows automatic approval for drone operations in Class B, C, D, and surface Class E airspace at pre-approved altitudes?