UAS Regulatory and Legal Framework 5

Question 1

Under 49 USC 44809, recreational flyers must fly within visual line of sight and comply with safety guidelines of a:

Accepted Answer

Community Based Organization (CBO) recognized by the FAA

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FAA-approved drone manufacturer

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State aviation authority

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NTSB-certified safety program

Question 2

A UAS operator deliberately disables their Remote ID broadcast module during a flight. This constitutes:

Accepted Answer

A potential criminal offense and serious FAA enforcement action

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A minor regulatory deviation requiring a written report

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A civil violation only if someone files a complaint

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An acceptable practice in rural areas with no manned traffic

Question 3

Which of the following is a non-waivable prohibition under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

Flight from a moving aircraft

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Flight at night

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Flight over moving vehicles

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Flight beyond visual line of sight

Question 4

The FAA issued an Emergency Order grounding all UAS in a 10-NM radius after a wildfire. A remote pilot disregards this and flies anyway. The consequence could include:

Accepted Answer

Certificate suspension or revocation and civil penalties up to $27,500

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A warning letter only for first-time offenders

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A mandatory re-test of the knowledge exam

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Only a fine not exceeding $1,000

Question 5

A company contracts a remote pilot to deliver a small package to a customer's doorstep. Under current FAA rules, this requires:

Accepted Answer

An air carrier certificate and Part 135 authorization

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Only a standard Part 107 certificate

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A Section 333 exemption plus a COA

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No certification if the package weighs under 0.55 lbs

Question 6

Under Part 107, a person may act as remote pilot in command of how many sUAS simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Only one at a time

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As many as the operator's fleet allows

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Up to three with a visual observer for each

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Two, if both remain within visual line of sight

Question 7

A foreign national holding a foreign UAS certificate wants to fly commercially in the US under Part 107. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Pass the Part 107 knowledge test and obtain a US Remote Pilot Certificate

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Simply register the aircraft and provide a copy of their foreign certificate

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Apply for a bilateral agreement exemption through ICAO

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No additional action is required if the foreign certificate is ICAO-compliant