Legal, Environmental And Operational Considerations

Question 1

What are the main areas of operation for UAS?

Answer 1

UAS can be used for recreational flight, commercial operations, aerial photography, public safety, mapping and surveying, aerial inspections, and agricultural support.

Drones can do all of these things.

Question 2

What legislation prompted the FAA to develop a UAS integration roadmap?

Answer 2

The FAA Modernization & Reform Act of 2012 caused the FAA to develop a UAS integration roadmap.

Question 3

What is the primary function of the UAS roadmap?

Answer 3

The primary function is to define areas of concern and provide a strategy to mitigate any issues.

Question 4

How often is the UAS roadmap updated?

Answer 4

The UAS roadmap is updated on an annual basis.

Question 5

Where are the Federal Aviation Regulations contained?

Answer 5

They are contained within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), specifically in Title 14 of the CFR, Aeronautics and Space.

Question 6

What is Part 1 of the Federal Aviation Regulations?

Answer 6

Part 1 covers Terms and Definitions.

Question 7

What does Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations address?

Answer 7

Part 21 addresses Certification Procedures for Products and Parts.

Question 8

What is the focus of Part 45 of the Federal Aviation Regulations?

Answer 8

Part 45 focuses on Identification and Registration Marking.

Question 9

What does Part 47 of the Federal Aviation Regulations cover?

Answer 9

Part 47 covers Aircraft Registration.

Question 10

What is the purpose of Part 60 of the Federal Aviation Regulations?

Answer 10

Part 60 pertains to Flight Simulation Training Devices.

Question 11

What is addressed in Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations?

Answer 11

Part 61 covers Certification of Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors.

Question 12

What does Part 65 of the Federal Aviation Regulations regulate?

Answer 12

Part 65 regulates the certification of airmen other than Flight Crewmembers.

Question 13

What are the Medical Standards and Certification outlined in?

Answer 13

They are outlined in Part 67 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Question 14

What does Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations cover?

Answer 14

Part 91 covers General Operating and Flight Rules.