UAS Regulatory and Legal Framework 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR Part 107, recreational UAS operations are:
- Covered under Part 107 if the pilot holds a Remote Pilot Certificate
- Not covered by Part 107; they fall under 49 USC 44809 (Correct answer)
- Permitted in Class B airspace with standard LAANC authorization
- Subject to the same waiver process as commercial operations
Correct answer: Not covered by Part 107; they fall under 49 USC 44809
Recreational operations are governed by the Special Rule for Model Aircraft under 49 USC 44809, not Part 107.
Question 2: The FAA's TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test) is required for:
- All Part 107 certificate holders
- Commercial operators only
- Recreational flyers operating under 49 USC 44809 (Correct answer)
- Any UAS pilot flying in Class D airspace
Correct answer: Recreational flyers operating under 49 USC 44809
TRUST is a free safety test mandated for recreational flyers operating under the 44809 recreational rules.
Question 3: Which agency shares jurisdiction with the FAA over UAS privacy issues on the ground?
- NTSB
- TSA
- State and local governments (Correct answer)
- FCC
Correct answer: State and local governments
The FAA regulates airspace, while state and local governments can address privacy and land-use concerns related to UAS.
Question 4: A UAS pilot flies over a private property owner's land at 200 feet AGL without permission. Who has jurisdiction over this dispute?
- Exclusively the FAA, since airspace is federal
- State or local courts for trespass or nuisance claims (Correct answer)
- The NTSB as the accident investigation body
- The FCC because radio signals are involved
Correct answer: State or local courts for trespass or nuisance claims
Property trespass and nuisance claims from low-altitude overflights fall under state or local legal jurisdiction.
Question 5: What is the FAA's DroneZone portal primarily used for?
- Requesting LAANC authorizations in real time
- UAS registration, Part 107 waivers, and remote ID module declarations (Correct answer)
- Filing NOTAM requests for UAS operations
- Purchasing FAA-approved UAS equipment
Correct answer: UAS registration, Part 107 waivers, and remote ID module declarations
FAA DroneZone is the online portal for UAS registration, Part 107 waiver applications, and Remote ID broadcast module declarations.
Question 6: Under the Remote ID rule, a Standard Remote ID UAS must broadcast which minimum set of information?
- Pilot name, registration number, and destination
- UAS ID, control station location, velocity, and emergency status (Correct answer)
- Only the registration number and operator address
- Serial number and airspace class being flown
Correct answer: UAS ID, control station location, velocity, and emergency status
Standard Remote ID broadcasts include UAS ID, control station location, altitude, velocity, timestamp, and emergency status.
Question 7: A UAS manufacturer wants to sell a drone that meets Remote ID requirements without onboard broadcasting. Which compliance option is available?
- No option exists; all drones must have onboard broadcast modules
- The drone must operate only at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs) (Correct answer)
- The manufacturer must apply for a Special Airworthiness Certificate
- The drone must be registered under the recreational exemption only
Correct answer: The drone must operate only at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs)
Drones without Remote ID broadcast capability may only be flown at FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs).
UAS Regulatory and Legal Framework 3
Under 14 CFR Part 107, recreational UAS operations are: