RPC Part 107 Regulations 3

Question 1

A Part 107 waiver allows operations that would otherwise violate regulations. Who may grant such waivers?

Accepted Answer

The FAA Administrator

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Classes B, C, D, and surface E

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining near-real-time airspace authorization

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Permitted if the UAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles

Answer

The 2021 Part 107 amendment allows nighttime operations without a waiver if the sUAS has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.

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