UAS Regulatory and Legal Framework 4

Question 1

A Part 107 remote pilot is hired to photograph a construction site. The site is within 5 miles of a public airport. Which step is required?

Accepted Answer

Receive ATC authorization via LAANC or FAA DroneZone

Answer

Operations in controlled airspace near airports require ATC authorization, obtainable through LAANC or FAA DroneZone.

Question 2

Which Part 107 section establishes the prohibition on careless or reckless UAS operations?

Accepted Answer

107.23

Answer

Section 107.23 prohibits careless or reckless operation that endangers the life or property of another.

Question 3

Under Part 107, who bears ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of a small UAS?

Accepted Answer

The remote pilot in command

Answer

The remote pilot in command is directly responsible for and is the final authority on the safe operation of the sUAS.

Question 4

A state law bans all UAS flights over state parks. Under federal preemption principles, this law is:

Accepted Answer

Likely preempted by federal law if it regulates airspace

Answer

Laws that attempt to regulate the airspace above state land are likely preempted because airspace regulation is exclusively federal.

Question 5

What is the minimum safe distance a remote pilot must maintain from a cloud under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

500 feet below and 1,000 feet horizontally

Answer

Part 107 requires sUAS to remain at least 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

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