UAS Airspace Regulations 3

Question 1

What is the lateral radius of a standard stadium TFR when a major league sporting event is in progress?

Accepted Answer

3 nautical miles

Answer

Under 14 CFR 91.145, a 3 nautical mile TFR extending up to 3,000 feet AGL is established during major sporting events.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet AGL?

Accepted Answer

It is depicted by a magenta vignette (shaded) on sectional charts

Answer

Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL is shown by a magenta vignette (fade) on sectional aeronautical charts.

Question 3

A sUAS pilot operates near a military installation inside a Military Operations Area (MOA). What should the pilot do?

Accepted Answer

Check NOTAMs and contact the controlling agency to determine if the MOA is active

Answer

MOAs are not automatically prohibited for UAS but pilots must check NOTAMs and contact the controlling agency when the MOA is active.

Question 4

Under Part 107, how far must a drone be operated from a non-towered airport without ATC authorization?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed distance rule; authorization is required for Class D, C, or B airspace

Answer

Part 107 does not specify a fixed distance; what matters is whether the airspace is controlled (Class B/C/D/E surface), which requires authorization.

Question 5

Which airspace class has a surface area that requires authorization for UAS operations and is depicted by a dashed magenta line on sectionals?

Accepted Answer

Class E surface area

Answer

Class E surface areas are depicted by a dashed magenta line and require UAS authorization just like Class B, C, and D.

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