Regulation 2 Flashcards
When are you allowed to operate a drone from a moving vehicle? Who can operate it?
Only in sparsely populated areas – the person operating must NOT be the driver of the vehicle
Are you allowed to operate a drone from a moving vehicle if you are transporting property for compensation?
No
Are you allowed to operate a drone from another aircraft?
No
What timeframe during the day do you have to operate a drone?
During Daylight Hours – and 30 min before sunrise and 30 min after sunset
What do you need on your drone if you are operating it during the civil twilight times? How far of visibility is required?
You need anti-collision lights – must have at least 3 SM of visibility
Are you allowed under the FAA to operate multiple drones at once?
No; not even acting as the visual observer or if the drones are programmed autonomously
Who has the right of way when it comes to a drone?
Every other aircraft gets right of way; you must move your drone
Are you allowed to fly your drone directly over anyone?
No; only over people working on your drone
What is the speed limit for drones?
100 mph; 87 knots
How high are you allowed to fly your drone? What about when you are near a building?
400 feet AGL — but with a building you can go 400 feet above the building and then keep a 400 foot raidus around the building
What visibility is required when flying your drone?
3 SM
What flying restrictions are there when flying near clouds?
Cannot fly closer than 2000 feet to the side a cloud and 500 feet below a cloud
