Regulatory and Legal Framework Flashcards

Under 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?

Answer: 87 knots

Part 107 limits small UAS groundspeed to 87 knots (100 mph) under Section 107.51.

Which FAA waiver is required to fly a small UAS over moving vehicles on a public road?

Answer: Section 107.39 waiver

Section 107.39 prohibits flight over moving vehicles, so a waiver under that section is required.

A remote pilot receives a Part 107 waiver to fly at night. Which additional requirement still applies by default?

Answer: The sUAS must have anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles

Even with a night waiver, the aircraft must display anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.

Under Part 107, how soon must a remote pilot report an accident involving serious injury to the FAA?

Answer: Within 10 calendar days

Section 107.9 requires the remote pilot to report qualifying accidents to the FAA within 10 calendar days.

Which threshold triggers mandatory FAA accident reporting under Part 107?

Answer: Property damage exceeding $500 and not involving the sUAS itself

Accidents must be reported if they cause serious injury OR property damage (excluding the sUAS) exceeding $500.

A remote pilot wants to conduct operations from a moving vehicle in a sparsely populated area. This is:

Answer: Permitted because the area is sparsely populated

Section 107.25 allows operations from a moving vehicle only in sparsely populated areas, making it permitted there.

What document must a remote pilot have available during all Part 107 UAS operations?

Answer: Aircraft registration and pilot certificate

The pilot must have the Remote Pilot Certificate and the aircraft registration available for inspection during operations.