UAV
The categories and their respective restrictions for operations over people at night (LAND 02.02 Q21)
Do not change due to conditions of night. The categories and their respective restrictions for operations over people do not change due to conditions of night. The risk mitigation measures apply equally to day and night operations when operating over people.
Before every sUAS operation, the remote pilot in command should: (LAND 02.01 Q7)
Make sure the aircraft is loaded in a way that does not adversely affect performance. The remote PIC is directly responsible for and is the final authority on the operation of the sUAS conducted under Part 107. While answer choice B seems to also be correct, remember that it's not just about securely attaching the payload. It's about loading the aircraft the right way, considering the take-off weight and center of gravity. Answer choice B is only partially correct, and therefore answer choice A is a much more correct answer.
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the: (LAND 02.02 Q7)
Manufacturer's suggested procedures To ensure that your aircraft continues to perform optimally and fly safely, scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's suggested procedures.
True altitude, or the average height above standard sea level where the atmospheric pressure is measured in order to calibrate altitude. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q2)
Mean Sea Level (MSL)
For operations conducted in Category 1, 2, and 4, sustained flight over an open air assembly is restricted to small unmanned aircraft that (LAND 02.02 Q16)
Meet Part 89 Remote ID requirements. "Sustained flight" over an open-air assembly in Category 1, 2, or 4 does not include a brief, one-time flight over a portion of the assembled gathering. Remote pilots are prohibited from operating aircraft in Category 1, 2, or 4 in sustained flight over an open-air assembly unless the operation meets requirements of Part 89.110 or 89.115(a).
In order to continue exercising the privileges of a Remote Pilot Certificate, the certificate holder must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test within: (LAND 02.01 Q9)
24 calendar months of passing either an initial or recurrent aeronautical knowledge test. To maintain a Remote Pilot Certificate, the pilot must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every 24 months.
For Category 3 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft must not cause injury equivalent to or greater than the impact of (LAND 02.02 Q14)
25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy To conduct operations in Category 3, the unmanned aircraft must not contain any safety defects, not have exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin, and will not have a collision impact greater than 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.
Which Category of small unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA? (LAND 02.02 Q12)
4 Unmanned aircraft eligible for operations over people are flown within Categories 1 - 4, but only aircraft flown in Category 4 requires an airworthiness certificate.
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, except when within a 400' radius of a structure, at what maximum altitude can you operate sUAS? (LAND 02.02 Q1)
400 feet AGL Under Part 107, a Remote Pilot-in-Command cannot fly an unmanned aircraft higher than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), unless it's flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit.
When flying an sUAS, you need to maintain this distance below clouds: (LAND 02.02 Q3)
500 feet
Under 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS must remain no closer than (LAND 02.02 Q2)
500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally away from any clouds. Under Part 107, a Remote Pilot-in-Command must keep the unmanned aircraft at least 500 feet below the clouds and at least 2,000 feet horizontally from the clouds. The cloud clearance language is a bit confusing. While it's easy to understand "500 feet below the clouds," it's the "2,000 feet horizontally" that throws a lot of our students off. Here's a use case for you. Say you are flying in a mountainous environment at the same altitude as a cloud base -- you should distance yourself at least 2,000 ft. from those clouds.
What's the maximum ground speed a fixed-wing sUAS allowed under FAA Part 107? (LAND 02.02 Q4)
87 knots Under Part 107, a Remote Pilot-in-Command cannot fly an unmanned aircraft faster than 100 mph, or 87 knots.
An Unmanned Aircraft (UA) that is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; flown within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the person operating the aircraft; and flown for hobby or recreational purposes. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q4)
Model Aircraft
To conduct Category 1 operations, a remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that weighs (LAND 02.02 Q11)
0.55 pounds or less. Unmanned aircraft flown in Category 1 must not contain any skin lacerating exposed rotating parts and the aircraft with everything on board cannot exceed 0.55 pounds.
Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA? (LAND 02.01 Q31)
10 days. As a Remote PIC, you are required to report a qualifying accident to the FAA within 10 days. This is really important. According to the FAA, an accident is defined as: At least serious injury to any person. By serious, they mean injuries like a loss of consciousness, a skin laceration that requires suturing, a broken bone, or head trauma. Damage to any property (other than the small UA) if the cost is greater than $500 to either repair or to replace the property, whichever number is lower. If either of these two conditions is met, the accident report must be made within 10 calendar days of the operation that created the injury or damage. It can either be submitted electronically at https://faadronezone.faa.gov/, by calling your FAA Regional Operations Center (ROC) or by calling or visiting your nearest jurisdictional Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).
What is the maximum allowable speed of a UAV in Class B airspace: (LAND 02.02 Q5)
100 mph The Class B airspace is meant to throw you off. Under Part 107, a Remote Pilot-in-Command cannot fly an unmanned aircraft faster than 100 mph, or 87 knots. Doesn't matter what airspace you are flying in.
A person applying for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating must be at least: (LAND 02.01 Q8)
16 years old. The Part 107 regulations state that pilots must be at least 16 years old to qualify for a Remote Pilot Certificate.
Height above the ground over which you're flying.(RUN-UP 02.01 Q5)
Above Ground Level (AGL)
Type of publication offered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Unless they're incorporated into a regulation by specific reference, they are issued to inform the public of nonregulatory material and are not binding. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q11)
Advisory Circular (AC)
Air to ground communication facility employed at airports with a low volume of general aviation traffic and where no control tower is active.(RUN-UP 02.01 Q13)
Aeronautical Advisory Stations (UNICOM)
Systematic mental approach to consistently determine the best course of action in a given situation. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q4)
Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official guide to basic flight information and Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures.(RUN-UP 02.01 Q8)
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exam required to become a Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) for a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). (RUN-UP 02.01 Q10)
Aeronautical Knowledge Test
Responsible for providing the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic at airports where the type of operations and/or volume of traffic requires such a service.(RUN-UP 02.01 Q9)
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Weather advisory that contains information about weather events that are potentially unsafe; cover less severe weather. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q3)
Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET) There are three types of AIRMET, all identified by a phonetic letter: S (Sierra), T (Tango), and Z (Zulu). AIRMET SIERRA (Mountain obscuration or IFR) ceilings less than 1000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles affecting over 50% of the area at one time; extensive mountain obscuration AIRMET TANGO (Turbulence) moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds of 30 knots or greater, and/or non convective low−level wind shear. AIRMET ZULU (Icing) Moderate icing and provides freezing level heights.
While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA? (LAND 02.01 Q30)
An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay As a Remote PIC, you are required to report a qualifying accident to the FAA within 10 days. This is really important. According to the FAA, an accident is defined as: At least serious injury to any person. By serious, they mean injuries like a loss of consciousness, a skin laceration that requires suturing, a broken bone, or head trauma. Damage to any property (other than the small UA) if the cost is greater than $500 to either repair or to replace the property, whichever number is lower. If either of these two conditions is met, the accident report must be made within 10 calendar days of the operation that created the injury or damage. It can either be submitted electronically at http://faa.gov/uas, by calling your FAA Regional Operations Center (ROC) or by calling or visiting your nearest jurisdictional Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). In this case, if an overnight stay is required, that would be considered a "serious injury."
Who can request to see your Part 107 documentation (certification, registration, log books, etc.)? (LAND 02.02 Q6)
Any agent of the FAA or law enforcement At the end of the day, any officer of the FAA (that includes law enforcement) is allowed to make any test or inspection of what you're up to. The unmanned aircraft system, the remote PIC, your visual observer, your flight logs, and any other documents, records, or reports need to comply with the applicable FAA regulations. You name it -- they can check it.
Continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information in busier airports. Contain essential information such as weather information, active runways, available approaches, and NOTAM. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q2)
Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
Observation of current surface weather reported in a standard international format. Issued hourly unless significant weather changes have occurred. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q7)
Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)
Smartphone app from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that helps unmanned aircraft operators determine whether there are any restrictions or requirements in effect at the location where they want to fly. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q12)
B4UFly
For which categories of operations is sustained flight over open-air assemblies restricted to sUAS that meet Remote ID requirements? (LAND 02.02 Q19)
Category 1, 2, and 4. For Category 1, 2, and 4 operations, sustained flight over open-air assemblies is restricted to sUAS that meet the Remote ID requirements of 14 CFR Part 89.110 or Part 89.115(a).
Which category of operations over people requires the sUAS to not have an impact of greater than 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy? (LAND 02.02 Q17)
Category 2 For Category 2 operation, the sUAS must not cause injury that is equal to or greater than 11 foot-pounds of transferred kinetic energy upon impact from a rigid object.
Which category of operation over people is allowed for operations conducted over a closed or restricted access site? (LAND 02.02 Q18)
Category 3. Category 3 Operations are allowed at a closed / restricted access site when everyone is notified OR not within a closed / restricted access site and the sUAS does not sustain flight over people not directly involved in the operation.
The point at which your aircraft would perfectly balance if it were suspended at that point. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q14)
Center of Gravity (CG)
Allows a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) operation to deviate from certain provisions of Part 107 as long as the FAA finds that the proposed operation can be safely conducted under the terms of that Certificate of Waiver.(RUN-UP 02.01 Q6)
Certificate of Waiver (CoW)
Provides the most comprehensive information on a given airport. Contains information on airports, heliports, and seaplane bases that are open to the public. Published across seven books, and the information in each of these books is updated every couple of months. (RUN-UP 02.01 Q1)
Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
The 14 CFR Part 107 rules apply to (LAND 02.01 Q10)
Civil unmanned aircraft operations. Part 107 explicitly regulates commercial (or civil) sUAS activities. While public agencies like police and fire departments can operate under the Part 107 regulatory framework, the regulations themselves were developed and apply to commercial (or civil) sUAS activities.
The Part 107 regulations apply to (LAND 02.01 Q4)
Civil unmanned aircraft operations. Part 107 explicitly regulates commercial (or civil) sUAS activities. While public agencies like police and fire departments can operate under the Part 107 regulatory framework, the regulations themselves were developed and apply to commercial (or civil) sUAS activities.
Frequency designated for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating control tower. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q9)
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)
An interface used by the remote pilot in command or the person manipulating the controls to control the flight path of the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). (In basic terms, this is your remote control.) (RUN-UP 02.02 Q7)
Control Station (CS)
Art and science of managing all the resources that are available to the Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) prior and during flight, including resources both on board the aircraft and from outside sources. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q12)
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
You have your Remote Pilot Certificate and want to fly with another pilot whose certificate has expired. You plan to use a buddy box system. How does this work? (LAND 02.01 Q18)
Each pilot has his or her own control system, and you have the ability to override controls. Even if you don't have a Remote Pilot Certificate, you can operate an sUAS under Part 107 as long as 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 ability for the remote PIC to immediately take over the flight controls may be achieved by using a number of different methods. The "buddy box" method utilizes one cord that connects two different control stations / remote controls / transmitters. One operated by the person manipulating the flight controls (the student), the other operated by the remote PIC, who can immediately override the other control station with the flip of a switch (the master).
The registration marking on your UAV must be legible and durable. Sample methods of marking your UAV include (LAND 02.01 Q28)
Engraving Permanent marker Weather-proof self-adhesive label
When a series of judgmental errors leads to a human factors-related accident. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q1)
Error Chain.
After receiving a Part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements? (LAND 02.01 Q7)
Every 24 months. To maintain a Remote Pilot Certificate, the pilot must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every 24 months.
How often must you re-register aircraft commercially at $5 per UAV? (LAND 02.01 Q24)
Every 3 years Unmanned aircraft flown not as model aircraft must be registered individually by the owner, and each registration costs $5. Registrants must supply their name, address, and email address, in addition to the make, model, and serial number (if available) for each UAS they want to fly. Each registration is good for a period of three years.
Network of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Command Control Communication Centers. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q3)
FAA Regional Operations Center (ROC)
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS can be operated from an airborne vehicle such as a helicopter. (LAND 02.02 Q9)
False Operating your sUAS from vehicles that are not land or water vehicles, such as a helicopter or other aircraft, is prohibited even if you're in a sparsely populated area.
Air traffic facility that provides information and services to aircraft pilots before, during, and after flights. Unlike Air Traffic Control (ATC), is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances or providing separation, but they do relay ATC clearances. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q14)
Flight Services Station (FSS)
Locally affiliated field office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (RUN-UP 02.02 Q11)
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
When can an FAA-accepted means of compliance (MOC) be revoked? (LAND 02.02 Q20)
If the FAA determines the MOC no longer meets compliance requirements of Part 107. An FAA-accepted MOC is subject to an ongoing review by the FAA If the FAA determines the MOC no longer demonstrates compliance with Part 107, the FAA may rescind the accepted MOC and publish a notice of rescission in the Federal Register.
According to 14 CFR Part 48, when would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it? (LAND 02.01 Q20)
If the owner is less than 13 years of age.
Regulations and guidelines used when operation of an aircraft under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is not safe or legal because the visual cues outside the aircraft are obscured by weather or darkness. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q10)
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
According to 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing: (LAND 02.01 Q1)
Less than 55 lbs. Correct! As defined in the Part 107 regulations, a 'small' unmanned aircraft is one weighing less than 55 pounds, including everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft. As soon an unmanned aircraft weighs 55 pounds or greater, it is no longer classified as 'small.'
Frequency allocation used by aircraft near airports where no air traffic control is available. In the United States, the frequency is 122.9 MHz. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q6)
MULTICOM
Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in Part 107? (LAND 02.01 Q3)
Model aircraft for hobby use. Part 107 explicitly regulates commercial (or civil) sUAS activities. Other activities, like model aircraft that are flown strictly for hobby or recreational use and operating in accordance with Part 101, operations conducted outside the United States, amateur rockets, moored balloons, unmanned free balloons, kites, public aircraft operations, air carrier operations - these operations don't fall under Part 107. That's not to say that they aren't regulated. They just don't fall under the Part 107 regulations.
For Category 2 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft (LAND 02.02 Q13)
Must not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin For an unmanned aircraft to be eligible to conduct operations in Category 2, the aircraft must not contain any safety defects, not have exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin, and will not have a collision impact great than 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.
You just purchased an sUAS that's already been registered in a foreign country and plan to use it to conduct commercial operations under the FAA's Part 107 rules. You: (LAND 02.01 Q23)
Must un-register it in the foreign country, and then register it in the U.S. An aircraft is eligible for United States registration only if it is owned by a citizen of the United States, an individual citizen of a foreign country lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a corporation (not a U.S. citizen) lawfully organized under the laws of the United States or any State thereof as long as the aircraft is based and primarily used in the U.S., or a governmental unit of the United States. The aircraft must also NOT be registered under the laws of any foreign country. So while the same UAV can be registered in the U.S., the FAA states that first it must be un-registered in the foreign country.
Reaches from the surface to 60,000 feet within the continental United States and its territories. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q8)
National Airspace System (NAS)
Issued when there's aeronautical information that could affect a pilot's decision to make a flight. It includes such information as airport or aerodrome primary runway closures, taxiways, ramps, obstructions, communications, airspace, and changes in the status of navigational aids, to name a few. Time-critical and either of a temporary nature or not sufficiently known in advance to permit publication on aeronautical charts or in other operational publications. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q5)
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that: (LAND 02.01 Q16)
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure. The remote PIC is directly responsible for and is the final authority on the operation of the sUAS conducted under Part 107. While answer choice "ATC has granted clearance" appears to be correct, remember that ATC clearance is not always needed. This is a great example of how some of these questions can be nitpicky and how it's really important to read each of the answer choices and to select the "most right" choice.
Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107? (LAND 02.01 Q5)
Operating your sUAS for an imagery company. Part 107 explicitly regulates commercial (or civil) sUAS activities. If operating your sUAS for an imagery company, the assumption is that you're operating a commercial, non-hobby manner, and that you're subject to the Part 107 operations.
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, when can you operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle? (LAND 02.02 Q8)
Over a sparsely populated area Part 107 normally does not permit operation of an sUAS from a moving vehicle. That said, if it's a land or waterborne vehicle and you're operating the sUAS over a sparsely populated area, that's OK. But operating your sUAS from any other moving vehicle like a helicopter or other aircraft is still prohibited even if you're in a sparsely populated area.
What is a safe distance to maintain when flying near people who are not directly participating in the operation? (LAND 02.02 Q22)
Part 107 does not impose a specific stand-off distance from people. Although Part 107 does not stipulate a specific stand-off distance when flying near people the remote PIC should consider the unmanned aircraft's performance to include the speed, trajectory, and flight path, and continually evaluate the environment and make adjustments as necessary.
A person other than the Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) who is controlling the flight of an Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) under the supervision of the remote PIC. (RUN-UP 02.02 Q13)
Person Manipulating the Controls
According to 14 CFR Part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft? (LAND 02.01 Q15)
Remote Pilot in Command. The remote PIC is directly responsible for and is the final authority on the operation of the sUAS conducted under Part 107. Some of the responsibilities of a remote PIC include: Conduct an assessment of the operating environment. The assessment must include at least the following: Local weather conditions, Local airspace and any flight restrictions, The location of persons and property on the surface, and Other ground hazards. Ensure that all persons directly participating in the small UA operation are informed about the following: Operating conditions, Emergency procedures, Contingency procedures, Roles and responsibilities of each person involved in the operation, and Potential hazards. Ensure that all control links between your Control Station and the small UA are working properly. Ensure there is sufficient power to continue controlled flight operations to a normal landing. One of the ways that this could be done is by following the sUAS manufacturer's operating manual power consumption tables. Another method would be to include a system on the sUAS that detects power levels and alerts the remote pilot when remaining aircraft power is diminishing to a level that is inadequate for continued flight operation. Ensure that any object attached or carried by the small UA is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. Ensure that all necessary documentation is available for inspection, including the remote PIC's remote pilot certificate, aircraft registration (if required), and Certificate of Waiver (CoW) (if applicable).
According to 14 CFR Part 107, the responsibility of inspecting a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) lies with the: (LAND 02.01 Q13)
Remote pilot-in-command. The remote PIC is directly responsible for and is the final authority on the operation of the sUAS conducted under Part 107. Some of the responsibilities of a remote PIC include: Conduct an assessment of the operating environment. The assessment must include at least the following: Local weather conditions, Local airspace and any flight restrictions, The location of persons and property on the surface, and Other ground hazards. Ensure that all persons directly participating in the small UA operation are informed about the following: Operating conditions, Emergency procedures, Contingency procedures, Roles and responsibilities of each person involved in the operation, and Potential hazards. Ensure that all control links between your Control Station and the small UA are working properly. Ensure there is sufficient power to continue controlled flight operations to a normal landing. One of the ways that this could be done is by following the sUAS manufacturer's operating manual power consumption tables. Another method would be to include a system on the sUAS that detects power levels and alerts the remote pilot when remaining aircraft power is diminishing to a level that is inadequate for continued flight operation. Ensure that any object attached or carried by the small UA is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. Ensure that all necessary documentation is available for inspection, including the remote PIC's remote pilot certificate, aircraft registration (if required), and Certificate of Waiver (CoW) (if applicable).
To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation? (LAND 02.01 Q32)
The Federal Aviation Administration. In case of an in-flight emergency, you are permitted to deviate from any rule of Part 107 to the extent necessary to respond to that emergency. If you had to go up to 600 ft. altitude to avoid a manned aircraft, you'd be violating the Part 107 maximum altitude provision, and that's something for which the FAA might want an explanation. If you deviate from the Part 107 rules to respond to an emergency, you might need to send a written report to the FAA explaining the deviation if they ask you to do so. It goes without saying that emergency action should be taken in such a way as to minimize injury or damage to property.
You've just changed your home address. By when do you need to notify the FAA of this change? (LAND 02.01 Q6)
Within 30 days
According to the FAA, sparsely populated means a population density of less than 10 people per square statute mile in an area of at least one square statute mile. (LAND 02.02 Q10)
True
You must always have the Certificate of Aircraft Registration with you while flying your UAS. (LAND 02.01 Q29)
True
A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations: (LAND 02.01 Q11)
Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC. A person operating a small UAS for commercial purposes must either hold a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating or be under the direct supervision of a person who does hold a Remote Pilot Certificate (Remote Pilot-in-Command).
If your UAS weighs 55 lbs or more, how must it be registered if it's being used for Part 107 (non-recreational) purposes? (LAND 02.01 Q27)
Using FAA's the paper-based registration process. If it weighs 55 lbs or more, a UAS must be registered using the FAA's paper-based registration process (if it's being used for Part 107 (non-recreational) purposes)
A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called: (LAND 02.01 Q12)
Visual observer. The role of a visual observer (VO) is to alert the rest of the crew about potential hazards during sUAS operations. The use of VOs is optional. However, the remote PIC may use one or more VOs to supplement situational awareness and visual-line-of-sight responsibilities while the remote PIC is conducting other mission-critical duties (such as checking displays).
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated: (LAND 02.01 Q2)
Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
Category 4 operations are limited to unmanned aircraft (LAND 02.02 Q15)
With FAA-issued airworthiness certificates Small unmanned aircraft flown in Category 4 operations must be operated in accordance with the operating limitations specified in the approved flight manual, have an airworthiness certificate issued under part 21, and have must have maintenance or inspections performed on the aircraft.
According to Part 107, if an accident causes serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness, or damage to any property, other than the small UA (if the cost is greater than $500 to repair or replace the property, you may also need to notify the proper authorities: (LAND 02.01 Q33)
Within 10 days. As a Remote PIC, you are required to report a qualifying accident to the FAA within 10 days. This is really important. According to the FAA, an accident is defined as: At least serious injury to any person. By serious, they mean injuries like a loss of consciousness, a skin laceration that requires suturing, a broken bone, or head trauma. Damage to any property (other than the small UA) if the cost is greater than $500 to either repair or to replace the property, whichever number is lower. If either of these two conditions is met, the accident report must be made within 10 calendar days of the operation that created the injury or damage. It can either be submitted electronically at https://faadronezone.faa.gov/, by calling your FAA Regional Operations Center (ROC) or by calling or visiting your nearest jurisdictional Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).
If your UAV was already registered in a foreign country, is it OK for the same UAV to be registered in the U.S.? (LAND 02.01 Q22)
Yes, but only if it's first un-registered in the foreign country. An aircraft is eligible for United States registration only if it is owned by a citizen of the United States, an individual citizen of a foreign country lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a corporation (not a U.S. citizen) lawfully organized under the laws of the United States or any State thereof as long as the aircraft is based and primarily used in the U.S., or a governmental unit of the United States. The aircraft must also NOT be registered under the laws of any foreign country. So while the same UAV can be registered in the U.S., the FAA states that first it must be un-registered in the foreign country.
Can you fly a small unmanned that is classified within multiple Categories? (LAND 02.02 Q23)
Yes, if the remote pilot cannot inadvertently switch between modes or configurations. Unmanned aircraft are allowed to operate in multiple Categories as long as the remote pilot must be able to determine which mode or configuration the aircraft is in and how to switch between modes.
If your UA is destroyed, sold, lost, or transferred, do you need to do anything? (LAND 02.01 Q21)
Yes, you should cancel your online sUAS registration. Yes, if your registered UAS is destroyed or is sold, lost, or transferred, you should cancel your registration through the FAA's online registration system.
You purchase a drone while on vacation in a country outside the U.S. The drone is registered in the foreign country where you purchased it. Upon returning home: (LAND 02.01 Q25)
You must first de-register the drone in the foreign country and then register it in the U.S. An aircraft is eligible for United States registration only if it is owned by a citizen of the United States, an individual citizen of a foreign country lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a corporation (not a U.S. citizen) lawfully organized under the laws of the United States or any State thereof as long as the aircraft is based and primarily used in the U.S., or a governmental unit of the United States. The aircraft must also NOT be registered under the laws of any foreign country. So while the same UAV can be registered in the U.S., the FAA states that first it must be un-registered in the foreign country.
While you don't have a Part 107 license, you're planning to use a buddy box system with a certified remote PIC to conduct a commercial operation together. How would this work? (LAND 02.01 Q14)
You'd need to have two control stations set up, where the remote PIC could take over flight operations immediately with the flip of a switch. The ability for the remote PIC to immediately take over the flight controls may be achieved by using a number of different methods: Even if you don't have a Remote Pilot Certificate, you can operate an sUAS under Part 107 as long as 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 ability for the remote PIC to immediately take over the flight controls may be achieved by using a number of different methods. The "buddy box" method utilizes one cord that connects two different control stations / remote controls / transmitters. One operated by the person manipulating the flight controls (the student), the other operated by the remote PIC, who can immediately override the other control station with the flip of a switch (the master).
As of February 25th, 2019, the FAA now requires sUAS owners to display their FAA-issued registration number (LAND 02.01 Q26)
on an outside surface of the aircraft. As of February 25th, 2019, the FAA now requires sUAS owners to display their FAA-issued registration number an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment.
A commercial sUAS can be registered via the online process when: (LAND 02.01 Q19)
the total aircraft weight is less than 55 lbs with fuel / battery. As defined in the Part 107 regulations, a 'small' unmanned aircraft is one weighing less than 55 pounds, including everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft. As soon an unmanned aircraft weighs 55 pounds or greater, it is no longer classified as 'small.' Only 'small' unmanned aircraft can be registered through the online process over at http://registermyuas.faa.gov. If the aircraft weighs 55 lbs or greater, it needs to be registered by paper.
