2. Drone Rules and FAA Regulations Flashcards

1
Q

According to 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS is an unmanned aircraft system weighing:
a. 55 lbs or less
b. Less than 55 lbs
c. 55kg or less

A

Less than 55 lbs

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Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated:
a. For hobby and recreational use when not certificated

b. Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

c. During search and rescue operations other than public

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Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

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Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in Part 107?
a. Model aircraft for hobby use

b. UAS used for motion picture filming

c. Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring

A

Model aircraft for hobby use

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The Part 107 regulations apply to:
a. Recreational unmanned aircraft operations
b. Both civil and public unmanned aircraft operations
c. Civil unmanned aircraft operations

A

Civil unmanned aircraft operations

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Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107?
a. Conducting public operations during a search mission
b. Flying for enjoyment with family and friends
c. Operating your sUAS for an imagery company

A

Operating your sUAS for an imagery company

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6
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You’ve just changed your home address. When do you need to notify the FAA of this change?
a. Within 30 days
b. Within 60 days
c. Within 90 days

A

Within 30 days

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After receiving a Part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?
a. Every 12 calendar months
b. Every 6 calendar months
c. Every 24 calendar months

A

Every 24 calendar months

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8
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A person applying for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating must be at least:
a. 13 years old
b. 16 years old
c. 18 years old

A

16 years old

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The 14 CFR Part 107 rules apply to:
a. Civil unmanned aircraft operations
b. Recreational unmanned aircraft operations
c. Public unmanned aircraft operations

A

Civil unmanned aircraft operations

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In order to continue exercising the privileges of a Remote Pilot Certificate, the certificate holder must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test within:
a. 12 calendar months of passing either an initial or recurrent aeronautical knowledge test.
b. 24 calendar months of passing either an initial or recurrent aeronautical knowledge test.
c. 36 calendar months of passing either an initial or recurrent aeronautical knowledge test.

A

24 calendar months of passing either an initial or recurrent aeronautical knowledge test.

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11
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A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations:
a. Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC
b. Only when visual observers participate in the operation
c. Alone, if operating during daylight hours

A
  1. Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC
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12
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A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called:
a. Visual observer
b. Remote PIC
c. Person manipulating the controls

A
  1. Visual observer
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13
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According to 14 CFR Part 107, the responsibility of inspecting a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) lies with the:
a. Registered owner of the sUAS
b. Remote pilot-in-command
c. Remote pilot certificate holder

A

Remote pilot-in-command

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14
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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?
a. You’d need to be able to hand the controls over to the remote PIC within 3 minutes.
b. You’d need to have one control station set up, with a second controller that can be used to assist part of the flight operation.
c. 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.

A
  1. 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.
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According to 14 CFR Part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
a. Remote Pilot in Command
b. Manufacturer
c. Owner or operator

A

Remote Pilot in Command

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16
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Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that:
a. ATC has granted clearance
b. The site supervisor has approved the flight
c. Objects carried on the sUAS are secure

A

Objects carried on the sUAS are secure

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17
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Before every sUAS operation, the remote pilot in command should:
a. Make sure the aircraft is securely attached and loaded in a way that does not adversely affect performance
b. Make sure that the payload doesn’t weigh more than 10 pounds
c. Make sure the aircraft nose is positioned away from the pilot

A

Make sure the aircraft is securely attached and loaded in a way that does not adversely affect performance

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18
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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?
a. There is one control system, and you’re positioned close enough to the pilot where you can take control within 30 seconds.
b. Each pilot has his or her own control system, and you have the ability to override controls.
c. Each pilot has his or her own control station. The PIC with the expired certificate is controlling the UA, and you are assisting with your own control station.

A

b. Each pilot has his or her own control system, and you have the ability to override controls.

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19
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2.3
A commercial sUAS can be registered via the online process when:
a. the total aircraft weight is less than 55 lbs without fuel / battery.
b. the total aircraft weight is less than 55 lbs with fuel / battery.
c. the Remote PIC is less than 16 years old.

A

b. the total aircraft weight is less than 55 lbs with fuel / battery.

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According to 14 CFR Part 48, when would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it?
a. If the owner does not have a valid United States driver’s license.
b. All persons must register their small UA.
c. If the owner is less than 13 years of age.

A

c. If the owner is less than 13 years of age.

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21
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If your UA is destroyed, sold, lost, or transferred, do you need to do anything?
a. Yes, you should cancel your online sUAS registration within 14 calendar days.
b. If it’s destroyed or lost, you need to report it. If it’s sold or transferred, you do not need to do anything.
c. No, you don’t need to do anything.

A

a. Yes, you should cancel your online sUAS registration within 14 calendar days.

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22
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How often must you re-register aircraft commercially at $5 per UAV?
a. Every year
b. Every 24 months
c. Every 3 years

A

c. Every 3 years

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23
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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:
a. You have 14 days to register the drone in the U.S.
b. You have 24 months to register the drone in the U.S.
c. You have to register the drone before it is flown in the U.S. if it meets the registration requirements.

A

c. You have to register the drone before it is flown in the U.S. if it meets the registration requirements.

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24
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According to 14 CFR Part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?
a. Only if the small UAs is flown within controlled airspace
b. When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft.
c. Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services.

A

b. When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft.

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2.4
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?
a. An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay
b. Scrapes and cuts bandaged on site
c. Minor bruises

A

a. An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay

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26
Q

Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
10 days
30 days
90 days

A

10 days

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27
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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?
a. Air Traffic Control.
b. The National Transportation Safety Board.
c. The Federal Aviation Administration upon request.

A

c. The Federal Aviation Administration upon request.

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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:
a. Immediately
b. Within 10 days
c. Within 30 days

A

b. Within 10 days

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29
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When can a Remote Pilot-in-Command deviate from the Part 107 rules to go into Class C airspace?
a. When an in-flight emergency occurs
b. After requesting permission from the FAA
c. After receiving radio permission from the Class C airport ATC tower

A

a. When an in-flight emergency occurs

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30
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In which incident would a Remote PIC report an accident?
a. $600 in damage to a fence that has a fair market value of $200
b. $700 in damage to a car that has a fair market value of $14,000
c. The $1,200 UA is totaled

A

b. $700 in damage to a car that has a fair market value of $14,000

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31
Q

A small UA causes an accident and your crew member loses consciousness. When do you report the accident?
a. No accidents need to be reported.
b. When requested by the UA owner.
c. Within 10 days of the accident.

A

c. Within 10 days of the accident.

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2.5
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, except when within a 400’ radius of a structure, at what maximum altitude can you operate sUAS?
a. 500 feet AGL
b. 400 feet AGL
c. 600 feet AGL

A

b. 400 feet AGL

33
Q

Under 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS must remain no closer than:
a. 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally away from any clouds.
b. 1000 feet below and 1,000 feet horizontally away from any clouds.
c. 500 feet below and 1,000 feet horizontally away from any clouds.

A

a. 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally away from any clouds.

34
Q

When flying an sUAS, you need to maintain this distance below clouds:
a. 1,000 feet
b. 500 feet
c. 2,000 feet

A

b. 500 feet

35
Q

What’s the maximum ground speed a fixed-wing sUAS allowed under FAA Part 107?
a. 100 knots
b. 87 knots
c. 87 mph

A

b. 87 knots

36
Q

What is the maximum allowable speed of a UAV:
a. 100 mph
b. 87 mph
c. 100 knots

A

a. 100 mph

37
Q

You have been contracted to inspect a tower that is 402 ft AGL. What is the maximum altitude above ground level (AGL) you are authorized to fly while inspecting the tower?
a. 400 feet AGL
b. 402 feet AGL as long as you remain within a 400 ft radius of the tower
c. 802 feet AGL as long as you remain within a 400 ft radius of the tower

A

c. 802 feet AGL as long as you remain within a 400 ft radius of the tower

38
Q

2.6
Who can request to see your Part 107 documentation (certification, registration, log books, etc.)?
a. Any agent of the FAA or law enforcement
b. Any member of the National Transportation Safety Board
c. Your nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

A

a. Any agent of the FAA or law enforcement

39
Q

Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
a. Contractor requirements
b. Manufacturer’s suggested procedures
c. Stipulations in 14 CFR Part 43

A

b. Manufacturer’s suggested procedures

40
Q

2.7
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, when can you operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle?
a. Over a parade or other social events
b. Over suburban areas
c. Over a sparsely populated area

A

c. Over a sparsely populated area

41
Q

2.8
To conduct Category 1 operations, a remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that weighs
a. 0.55 pounds or less.
b. 0.65 pounds or less.
c. 0.75 pounds or less.

A

a. 0.55 pounds or less.

42
Q

Which Category of small unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA?
4
3
2

A

4

43
Q

For Category 2 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft
a. May only be operated in a closed or restricted-access site.
b. Must not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin.
c. Must be equipped with a siren to alert persons who are not directly involved in the operation.

A

b. Must not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin.

44
Q

For Category 3 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft must not cause injury equivalent to or greater than the impact of
a. 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy
b. 5 foot-pounds of kinetic energy
c. 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy

A

a. 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy

45
Q

Category 4 operations are limited to unmanned aircraft:
a. Registered outside the United States
b. Operated beyond visual line-of-sight
c. With FAA-issued airworthiness certificates

A

c. With FAA-issued airworthiness certificates

46
Q

For operations conducted in Category 1, 2, and 4, sustained flight over an open air assembly is restricted to small unmanned aircraft that:
a. Are operated at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs)
b. Weigh more than 55 pounds
c. Meet the Standard Remote ID (Part 89.110) requirements

A

c. Meet the Standard Remote ID (Part 89.110) requirements

47
Q

Which category of operations over people requires the sUAS to not have an impact of greater than 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy?
a. Category 2
b. Category 4
c. Category 1

A

a. Category 2

48
Q

Which category of operation over people is allowed for operations conducted over a closed or restricted access site?
a. Category 4
b. Category 2
c. Category 3

A

c. Category 3

49
Q

For which categories of operations is sustained flight over open-air assemblies restricted to sUAS that meet Remote ID requirements?
a. Category 1 and 2 only
b. Category 1, 2, and 4
c. Category 3 only

A

b. Category 1, 2, and 4

50
Q

When can an FAA-accepted means of compliance (MOC) be revoked?
a. Once an MOC is approved, only the manufacturer can revoke it
b. If the FAA determines the MOC no longer meets compliance requirements of Part 107
c. Only if a notice is published in the Federal Register

A

b. If the FAA determines the MOC no longer meets compliance requirements of Part 107

51
Q

The categories and their respective restrictions for operations over people at night:
a. Only apply to daylight operations.
b. Are only applicable when flying over crewmembers at night.
c. Do not change due to conditions of night.

A

c. Do not change due to conditions of night.

52
Q

What is a safe distance to maintain when flying near people who are not directly participating in the operation?
a. 50 feet
b. Part 107 does not impose a specific stand-off distance from people
c. 25 feet

A

b. Part 107 does not impose a specific stand-off distance from people

53
Q

Can you fly a small unmanned aircraft that is classified within multiple Categories?
a. Yes, if the remote pilot cannot inadvertently switch between modes or configurations.
b. Yes, if a visual observer is used.
c. No, unmanned aircraft can only be classified in one Category.

A

a. Yes, if the remote pilot cannot inadvertently switch between modes or configurations.

54
Q

2.9
Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) must be accomplished and maintained by:
a. unaided vision
b. aided vision
c. unaided or aided vision

A

a. unaided vision

55
Q

2.10
Up to how long must you wait to apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate after having been convicted of growing marijuana?
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 18 months

A

b. 1 year

56
Q

Hyperventilation can lead to
a. A lack of oxygen
b. Profuse sweating
c. Light-headedness

A

c. Light-headedness

57
Q

You have questions about the possible effects of flying while using over-the-counter medications. Which resource would you want to consult?
a. Pilot Operating Handbook
b. Aeronautical Information Manual
c. Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

A

c. Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

58
Q

Who holds the responsibility to ensure all crewmembers who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol?
a. Remote Pilot in Command
b. Contractor
c. Site supervisor

A

a. Remote Pilot in Command

59
Q

Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
a. A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity.
b. Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover.
c. Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.

A

c. Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.

60
Q

If you have been convicted of possession of marijuana, the FAA can:
a. Prevent you from applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate for 10 years
b. Suspend or revoke your Remote Pilot Certificate
c. Not do anything, since possession of marijuana is not a federal crime

A

b. Suspend or revoke your Remote Pilot Certificate

61
Q

A physiological consideration to watch out for is:
a. Dehydration
b. Heatstroke
c. Both A and B

A

c. Both A and B

62
Q

14 CFR Part 91 requires that at least:
a. 3 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft
b. 8 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft
c. 12 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft

A

b. 8 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft

63
Q

Dehydration is when your body has suffered a critical:
a. Loss of heat
b. Loss of water
c. Excess of water

A

b. Loss of water

64
Q

Heatstroke is a condition caused by any inability of the body to control its:
a. Breathing
b. Blood pressure
c. Temperature

A

c. Temperature

65
Q

14 CFR Part 91 requires that your blood alcohol level be less than
a .04 percent
b .06 percent
c .08 percent

A

a .04 percent

66
Q

Many medications affect the body in ways contrary to safety. Which set of regulations covers the rules regarding medications for pilots?
a. American Medical Association (AMA)
b. Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
c. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

A

c. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

67
Q

When you suddenly start breathing very quickly and exhale more than you inhale, you are suffering from:
a. Asphyxia
b. Hyperventilation
c. Blood poisoning

A

b. Hyperventilation

68
Q

How long does it take a mixed drink to go through your body?
30 minutes
1 hour
3 hours

A

3 hours

69
Q

What can a remote PIC do just prior to an sUAS mission to reduce stress levels when finding oneself getting overwhelmed?
a. Consider canceling the mission, and focus on lowering stress at home or in private life
b. Consider canceling the mission, and increase tolerance to stress
c. Start your sUAS mission, but take deep breaths and drink some water to help lower your blood pressure and calm your nerves

A

a. Consider canceling the mission, and focus on lowering stress at home or in private life

70
Q

You are a remote pilot for a co-op energy service provider. You are to use your UA to inspect power lines in the remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time. Fatigue can be recognized:
a. easily by an experienced pilot.
b. as being in an impaired state.
c. by an ability to overcome sleep deprivation.

A

b. as being in an impaired state.

71
Q

Getting into a state of over-breathing where you’re exhaling more than you inhale is known as:
a. Hyperventilation
b. Hypoventilation
c. Hypoxemia

A

a. Hyperventilation

72
Q

Breathing at too slow or too shallow of a rate results in an increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. This is known as:
a. Hyperventilation
b. Hypoventilation
c. Hypoxemia

A

b. Hypoventilation

73
Q

2.11
The FAA may approve your application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation:
a. Will be conducted outside of the United States
b. Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
c. Involves public aircraft or air carrier operations

A

b. Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver

74
Q

When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation?
30 days
10 days
90 days

A

90 days

75
Q

How should a remote pilot apply for a Certificate of Waiver (CoW)?
a. Through the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
b. By submitting Form 8050-1
c. By going to faadronezone.faa.gov and following the instructions

A

c. By going to faadronezone.faa.gov and following the instructions

76
Q

Is a Remote PIC allowed to operate two sUAS at the same time?
a. Yes, as long as both UA’s are equipped with a Return-to-Home failsafe
b. No, not without a Waiver
c. Yes, as long as a buddy box system is being used

A

b. No, not without a Waiver

77
Q

A Certificate of Waiver (CoW) will allow an sUAS operation to:
a. Fly at night
b. Deviate from certain provisions of Part 107
c. Utilize sUAS that weight more than 55 pounds

A

b. Deviate from certain provisions of Part 107

78
Q

Controlled airspace is a generic term that covers the different classifications of airspace and defined dimensions within which air traffic control (ATC) service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification. Controlled airspace consists of:
a. Class A, B, and C
b. Class B, C, and D
c. Class A, B, C, D, and E

A

c. Class A, B, C, D, and E

79
Q

With a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, can you operate multiple sUAS simultaneously using one controller?
a. No, unless you are using a backup controller and buddy-box system, then yes.
b. No, unless you have a Waiver, then yes.
c. Yes, this is permitted.

A

b. No, unless you have a Waiver, then yes.