UAG - Unmanned Aircraft General Flight Operations and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot in command (PIC) is operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) for a commercial photography assignment.
During the flight, the drone loses connection and crashes, causing $750 worth of damage to a parked car.
According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the remote PIC required to do?

Accepted Answer

Report the accident to the FAA within 10 days.

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Report the accident to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) within 7 days.

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Submit a report to the local police department within 24 hours.

Answer

No report is required as there were no injuries.

Question 2

Which of the following is a mandatory pre-flight action that the Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) must complete before every flight?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the sUAS is in a condition for safe operation through a pre-flight inspection.

Answer

File a flight plan with the local Flight Service Station.

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Check the NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) for the operational area.

Answer

Notify the nearest airport of the intended flight path.

Question 3

Under what condition is a Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) allowed to operate a small unmanned aircraft from a moving vehicle?

Accepted Answer

When operating over a sparsely populated area.

Answer

During daylight hours only.

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When the vehicle is moving slower than 25 mph.

Answer

For the purposes of transporting property for compensation or hire.

Question 4

What is the minimum flight visibility required for sUAS operations, as observed from the location of the control station?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles

Answer

1 statute mile

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5 statute miles

Answer

There is no minimum visibility requirement if a visual observer is used.

Question 5

Who has the final authority and direct responsibility for the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system?

Accepted Answer

The Remote Pilot in Command.

Answer

The person manipulating the flight controls.

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The visual observer.

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The owner of the sUAS.

Question 6

To operate a small unmanned aircraft at night, the remote pilot must ensure the aircraft is equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least:

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles

Answer

1 statute mile

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5 nautical miles

Answer

10 statute miles

A remote pilot in command (PIC) is operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) for a commercial photography assignment.During the flight, the drone loses connection and crashes, causing $750 worth of damage to a parked car.According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the remote PIC required to do?

A remote pilot in command (PIC) is operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) for a commercial photography assignment.
During the flight, the drone loses connection and crashes, causing $750 worth of damage to a parked car.
According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the remote PIC required to do?