Regulations Flashcards
What is the weight of a drone that classifies it as a sUAS?
Under but not including 55 lbs
As a recreational drone pilot at what weight does a drone not have to be registered?
.55 lbs or less
What is the minimum age you must be to get a drone license?
16 years
How often do you need to register your drone?
3 years
How much does it cost to register a drone?
For a recreational drone pilot $5 for all drones. Use same number for all drones. For Part 107 $5 per drone. New registration number for each drone.
Under part 107 do all drones need to be registered?
Yes, even under .55lbs
What happens if you don’t register your drones?
Civil penalties up to $27,500 and up to $250,000 for criminal penalties.
How high can you fly your drone?
400 ft AGL
How high can you fly over a structure?
If you are within 400 ft of structure you can fly 400 ft over the structure. If the structure is 200 ft you can fly 600 ft total. As a recreational pilot you can only fly 400 ft.
When can you fly over 400 ft?
In flight emergency. Report to FAA upon request. If you avoid a collision with a manned aircraft you can go over 400 ft to avoid collision.
Can you get a waiver to fly over 400 ft?
Yes, from FAA.
Can you fly over 400 ft in controlled airspace? B, C, D, E2.
You cannot fly over 400 ft in controlled airspace, even over structures.
What is the minimum visibility to fly your drone?
3 SM (Statuate miles)
What distance can you fly close to clouds?
500 ft below clouds and 2000 ft horizontally from clouds.
What is minimum distance to guy wires?
2000 ft
Do you always need line of sight when flying your drone?
Yes. Brief moments you can look away
Can you use aids for visual line of sight (VLOS)?
No. Corrective lenses are fine. No binoculars, etc.
What is civil twilight?
30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Must have anti collision lights that are visible for 3 SM.
How fast can you fly your drone?
100 mph or 87 knots.
What is the minimum dollar amount to report an accident to FAA?
$500 not including drone. Repair or replace, whatever is lower.
How long do you have to report accident?
10 days
What type of injury and how long do you have to report to the FAA?
Serious injury, hospitalization, unconciousness. 10 days
How long must you wait to fly after having alcohol?
8 hrs
How old do you need to be to take the part 107 test?
You can take the test at 14 yrs old, but you can’t apply for a part 107 drone license until age 16.
How old must you be to register a drone?
13 years old
How long for 1 alcoholic drink to pass through our bodies?
3 hrs
How long do you have to contact FAA when you change address for drone registration?
14 days
What is the minimum height you can fly your drone over a wildlife refuge or marine sanctuary?
2000 ft.
