RPC Part 107 Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Part 107 waiver allows operations that would otherwise violate regulations. Who may grant such waivers?
- The local FSDO only
- The FAA Administrator (Correct answer)
- The National Transportation Safety Board
- The Department of Transportation Secretary
Correct answer: The FAA Administrator
Under §107.200, the FAA Administrator may issue waivers to allow otherwise prohibited operations.
Question 2: Under Part 107, a remote pilot must report any operation that results in serious injury to a person within:
- 24 hours
- 10 days (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 10 days
Under §107.9, accidents involving serious injury or property damage over $500 must be reported within 10 calendar days.
Question 3: Which class of airspace requires prior authorization before a Part 107 sUAS may operate?
- Class G only
- Classes B, C, D, and surface E (Correct answer)
- Class E above 1,200 ft only
- All airspace above 400 ft AGL
Correct answer: Classes B, C, D, and surface E
Operations in Class B, C, D, and surface-area Class E require ATC authorization under Part 107.
Question 4: What is the FAA's LAANC system primarily used for in Part 107 operations?
- Filing accident reports electronically
- Obtaining near-real-time airspace authorization (Correct answer)
- Registering UAS with the FAA
- Applying for Part 107 waivers
Correct answer: Obtaining near-real-time airspace authorization
LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) provides near-real-time authorization to fly in controlled airspace.
Question 5: A remote pilot wants to conduct operations at night without a waiver. Under current Part 107 rules (post-2021 amendment), this is:
- Prohibited under all circumstances
- Permitted if the UAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles (Correct answer)
- Permitted only below 200 ft AGL
- Permitted only in Class G airspace
Correct answer: Permitted if the UAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles
The 2021 Part 107 amendment allows nighttime operations without a waiver if the sUAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.
Question 6: Under Part 107, the 400 ft AGL altitude limit may be exceeded within how many feet of a structure?
- Within 100 ft horizontally
- Within 200 ft horizontally
- Within 400 ft horizontally (Correct answer)
- Within 500 ft horizontally
Correct answer: Within 400 ft horizontally
A sUAS may fly above 400 ft AGL if within 400 ft of a structure, up to 400 ft above the structure's uppermost limit.
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a person to act as a Part 107 remote pilot in command?
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Hold a valid remote pilot certificate
- Possess an FAA medical certificate (Correct answer)
- Be in a physical and mental condition to safely operate the UAS
Correct answer: Possess an FAA medical certificate
Part 107 does not require an FAA medical certificate; remote pilots must only be in a safe physical and mental condition.
RPC Part 107 Regulations 3
A Part 107 waiver allows operations that would otherwise violate regulations.
Who may grant such waivers?