Roman Gonzalez Flashcards
How much should a unmanned aircraft weigh?
Less than 55 pounds. (25 kg)
Should you always have visual line of sight on the drone? And who should have VLOS on the drone?
Yes, remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS. Also the visual observer.
Does the unmanned aircraft need to be close enough to the Remote pilot when flying?
Yes, the the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS have to be close enough to it in case of emergency.
Is it ok to fly a drone over people?
No, if the person is not apart of the operation, not under cover and not under a vehicle, you cannot fly over them.
What are the rules of flying in the dark?
30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time with appropriate anti-collision lighting.
When must you yield?
Must yield right of away to other aircrafts
Are visual observers needed?
No, they are optional but helpful in tricky flights.
Whats the maximum ground speed for a drone?
100 mph or 87 knots
What is the maximum altitude to fly a drone?
400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a structure.
What is the minimum weather visibility from the control station?
3 miles
Operations in what class are allowed with the required ATC permission?
Class B, C, D and E
Do you need permission from ATC to fly in class G airspace?
No you could fly without permission.
Can you operate two drones at one time?
No person may act as a remote pilot in command or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time.
Can you fly a drone on a moving aircraft?
NO!
Can you operate a drone from a moving vehicle?
No operations from a moving vehicle are allowed unless you are flying over a sparsely populated area.
Can you operate a drone careless?
No, no careless or reckless operations.
Is there rules for caring material on drones?
Yes, you cannot carry hazardous materials.
Is it bad to not inspect a drone before flying
Yes, it requires preflight inspection by the remote pilot in command.
Can you operate a drone if you have a physical or mental condition allowing for a unsafe flight?
No, it states that a person may not operate a small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS.
Foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft are allowed to operate under part 107 if they satisfy the requirements of part 375.
External load operations are allowed if the object being carried by the unmanned aircraft is securely attached and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft.
Transportation of property for compensation or hire allowed provided that— ○ The aircraft, including its attached systems, payload and cargo weigh less than 55 pounds total; ○ The flight is conducted within visual line of sight and not from a moving vehicle or aircraft; and ○ The flight occurs wholly within the bounds of a State and does not involve transport between (1) Hawaii and another place in Hawaii through airspace outside Hawaii; (2) the District of Columbia and another place in the District of Columbia; or (3) a territory or possession of the United States and another place in the same territory or possession.
Most of the restrictions discussed above are waivable if the applicant demonstrates that his or her operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver.Remote Pilot in Command Certification and Responsibilities
Establishes a remote pilot in command position.
person operating a small UAS must either hold a remote pilot airman 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).
