Drone Laws & FAA Regulations
According to 14 CFR Part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration? * Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services. * When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft. * All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
* All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that: * ATC has granted clearance * The site supervisor has approved the flight * Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
* Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
Part 107 PERMITS operation of an sUAS from a moving land or water-borne vehicle but only if the area is sparsely populated. That said, operation from a moving aircraft is PROHIBITED.
...what?...
How long must you wait to apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate after having been convicted of growing marijuana?
1 year
The remote PIC must make certain that all VOs: (2)
1. Are positioned in a location where they are able to see the sUAS continuously and sufficiently to maintain visual line-of-sight; and 2. Possess a means to effectively communicate the sUAS position and the position of other aircraft to the remote PIC and person manipulating the controls
Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
10 days
It may not be flown faster than a groundspeed of __________________
100 miles per hour
If the owner is less than ___ years of age, then the UA must be registered by a person who is at least ___ years of age.
13
A person applying for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating must be at least ___ years old.
16 years old.
In order to continue exercising the privileges of a Remote Pilot Certificate, the certificate holder must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test within:
24 calendar months of passing either an initial or recurrent aeronautical knowledge test.
Minimum visibility, as observed from the location of the Control Station (CS), may not be less than _______ statute miles (sm).
3
The unique identification number provided to you when you register your sUAS is valid for ___ years
3 years
As defined in (14 CFR Part 107), civil twilight in the continental U.S. exists from
30 minutes before official sunrise to official sunrise, AND 30 minutes from official sunset to after official sunset.
It's 40 minutes until official sunrise. How long must you wait to operate your unmanned aircraft if you don't have anti-collision lighting?
40 minutes
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, except when within a 400' radius of a structure, at what maximum altitude can you operate sUAS?
400 feet AGL
It may not be flown higher than _____ feet above ground level (AGL). However, if it's flown within a ______-foot radius of a structure, it can go to a maximum of _______ feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit.
400, 400, 400 If flying above a structure means you will be entering controlled airspace, be aware of that fact and follow air traffic control (ATC) procedures
Under 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS must remain no closer than
500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally away from any clouds.
If there are clouds, the UA must be at least _____ feet below the clouds and at least _____ feet horizontally from the clouds.
500 feet below the clouds and at least 2,000 feet horizontally
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number?
60
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airspace are issued under which subject number?
70
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic and General Operating Rules are issued under which subject number?
90
When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation?
90 days
A TFR applies to:
All pilots (Temporary Flight Restriction)
While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. What kind of injuries requires reporting to the FAA?
An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay
Who can request to see your Part 107 documentation (certification, registration, log books, etc.)?
Any representative of the Administrator
There's a local air show this weekend, and a NOTAM has been issued to establish a no-fly zone for the area of your planned flight mission. When would you be allowed to fly?
As per the instructions in the NOTAM
Included in the list of the "waivable" sections of Part 107 is: a. Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft b. Daylight operation c. Both A and B
Both A and B
How should a remote pilot apply for a Certificate of Waiver (CoW)?
By going to www.faa.gov/uas and following the instructions
What is a TFR?
Temporary Flight Restrictions
According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC) operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.
Eligibility for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS Rating requires passing a background check which is done automatically when you submit your application for a Remote Pilot Certificate. This back ground check is performed by the:
Transportation Security Administration
A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations:
Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC
According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft within 30 minutes after official sunset?
Use of anti-collision lights.
A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called:
Visual observer
Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft
You've just changed your home address. By when do you need to notify the FAA of this change?
Within 30 days
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated:
Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
If your UA is destroyed, sold, lost, or transferred, do you need to do anything?
Yes, you should cancel your online sUAS registration.
Let's say you don't hold a remote pilot certificate or you're a remote pilot but you haven't met the recurrent testing/training requirements of Part 107. You can still operate the sUAS as long as two conditions are met:
You are being directly supervised by a remote PIC who has met the recurrent testing/training requirement; and The remote PIC has the ability to immediately take direct control of the sUAS.
The remote PIC or person manipulating the controls may have __________ _________ in which he or she is not looking directly at or can't see the small unmanned aircraft, as long as they can still see it or quickly maneuver it back to line-of-sight.
brief moments
In case of an in-flight emergency, the remote PIC is permitted to __________ from any rule of Part 107 to the extent necessary to respond to that emergency.
deviate
FAA advisory circulars are available to all pilots and are obtained by
downloading them from the FAA website
Certain temporary flight restrictions may be imposed by way of a NOTAM. Therefore, it is necessary for the sUAS remote PIC to check for NOTAMs before ...
each flight to determine if there are any applicable airspace restrictions.
What website can you monitor TFRs and NOTAMs on a real-time basis?
http://skyvector.com
The remote PIC and person manipulating the controls must be able to see the small UA at all times during flight. This is called ...
maintaining a visual line-of-sight (VLOS).
At the moment, under the standard provisions of Part 107, a remote PIC is __________________ to simultaneously operate more than one small UA at a time.
not allowed
The use of VOs is
optional
Part 107 _______________ a person from flying a small UA directly over a person.
prohibits. People need to be under a safe cover, such as a protective structure or a stationary vehicle. However, a small UA may be flown over a person who is directly participating in the operation of the sUAS.
The remote PIC also has a responsibility to remain clear of and yield right-of-way to all other aircraft and to avoid other potential hazards that may affect the remote PIC's operation of the aircraft. This is traditionally referred to as "_________________________".
see and avoid
A remote PIC who exercises this emergency power to deviate from the rules of Part 107 is required, upon FAA request, to ...
send a written report to the FAA explaining the deviation. (emergency action should be taken in such a way as to minimize injury or damage to property.)
Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should
systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals (no more than 10°).
Operations are allowed in Class B, Class C, and Class D airspace, and within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport, but only if ...
the PIC has prior authorization from air traffic control (ATC).
As far as airport authorization goes, no notification or authorization is necessary to operate at or near an airport, unless ...
the flight is conducted within controlled airspace.
Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) must be accomplished and maintained by
unaided vision (Glasses or contacts are ok)
Can the remote PIC change during flight?
yes, as long as both are maintaining visual line-of-sight and control of the UA.
The FAA may approve your application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation:
Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
For what it's worth, we strongly recommend building checklists for everything. Checklists for crew member communication, for gear packing, for client service delivery. Checklists are a remote pilot's (and a business owner's) best friend.
Creating documentation will help you if there is ever a legal or regulatory issue with your flight.
Which of the following individuals may process an application for a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?
Designated Pilot Examiner
A Certificate of Waiver (CoW) will allow an sUAS operation to
Deviate from certain provisions of Part 107
After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?
Every 24 months
According to 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing:
LESS than 55 lbs (Not 55 lbs or less)
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
Manufacturer's suggested procedures
Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in Part 107?
Model aircraft for hobby use
Unless incorporated into a regulation by reference, Advisory Circulars (ACs) are issued to inform the public of nonregulatory material. Are they binding or not binding?
Not binding
What is a NOTAM?
Notice to Airmen
Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107?
Operating your sUAS for an imagery company
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire:
Over a sparsely populated area
According to 14 CFR Part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
Remote Pilot in Command
If you have been convicted of possession of marijuana, the FAA can
Suspend or revoke your Remote Pilot Certificate
