UAS Safety Protocols 4

Question 1

Under Part 107, nighttime UAS operations are permitted provided the drone is equipped with:

Accepted Answer

Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles

Answer

Part 107 requires anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles when operating at night or during civil twilight.

Question 2

When conducting a post-flight inspection, a remote pilot discovers a cracked propeller arm. What action must be taken?

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft until the damaged component is repaired or replaced

Answer

Structural damage to the aircraft frame compromises airworthiness; the aircraft must be grounded until fully repaired.

Question 3

What is the maximum groundspeed allowed for sUAS operations under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

100 mph (87 knots)

Answer

Part 107 limits sUAS groundspeed to 100 mph (87 knots) under standard rules.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous attitude that can negatively impact UAS safety decisions?

Accepted Answer

Invulnerability — believing that accidents only happen to other pilots

Answer

Invulnerability is one of five FAA-identified hazardous attitudes that can lead pilots to underestimate risk and make unsafe decisions.

Question 5

A remote pilot is operating in an area with unverified obstacles. What is the safest approach to altitude management?

Accepted Answer

Use a conservative altitude well below 400 feet AGL and verify obstacles via charts and local knowledge

Answer

Conservative altitude selection combined with chart review and local knowledge minimizes collision risk from uncharted obstacles.

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