Airspace & Authorization
What airspace class(es) require prior ATC authorization before operating a small UAS under Part 107?
Class B, C, D, and within lateral boundaries of surface area of Class E (airport surface area) — prior ATC authorization required (§107.41).
What minimum age is required to hold a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating?
16 years old (§107.61(a)).
What is the maximum groundspeed allowed under Part 107?
87 knots (100 mph) groundspeed (§107.51(a)).
Under §107.39, list one circumstance in which operating over people is allowed without meeting Subpart D categories.
If the person is directly participating in the operation or is under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle, or operation meets Subpart D categories (§107.39(a)-(b)-(c)).
Before flight, what must the remote pilot ensure regarding the control link?
Ensure all control links between ground control station and the small UAS are working properly (§107.49(c)).
Name the FAA system that provides near real-time airspace authorizations at participating ATC facilities.
LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability).
Way to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge to become eligible for a remote pilot certificate?
Pass initial aeronautical knowledge test covering §107.73 areas
What is the standard maximum altitude above ground level for small UAS operations, and what is the exception involving structures?
400 feet AGL; can exceed 400 ft AGL if flown within 400 ft radius of a structure and does not fly higher than 400 ft above the structure's immediate uppermost limit (§107.51(b)).
What is the maximum takeoff weight for Category 1 operations and one design constraint for Category 1 aircraft?
0.55 pounds (250 grams) or less on takeoff and throughout operation; no exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin (§107.110).
If a remote pilot or owner holds an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance, what must they allow the Administrator to do upon request per §107.7?
Allow inspection, testing of the small UAS, facilities, technical data, witness tests, and make documents/records available upon request (§107.7).
If you want to operate in a Class G airspace near an airport without ATC permission, is that permitted under Part 107?
Yes — operations in Class G are allowed without ATC authorization.
How often must a remote pilot complete recurrent training or testing to exercise PIC privileges (recency requirement)?
Within previous 24 calendar months must pass recurrent test or complete recurrent training (§107.65).
For Category 2 eligibility, name the kinetic energy impact threshold and one other design requirement from §107.120(a).
Assess operating environment (weather, airspace, persons/property, hazards); ensure participants are briefed (roles, emergency/contingency procedures); verify control links; ensure enough power; secure attached objects; verify Subpart D requirements if operating over people (§107.49).
For Category 2 eligibility, name the kinetic energy impact threshold and one other design requirement from §107.120(a).
Impact energy ≤ 11 foot-pounds (Category 2); no exposed rotating parts that would lacerate skin; no safety defects (§107.120(a)).
For Category 4 aircraft, list two records the owner must maintain and the retention period for maintenance records per §107.140(c).
Maintain records of maintenance/preventive maintenance/alterations for 1 year after work completed; retain records of life-limited parts, inspection status, and AD compliance and transfer upon change of ownership (§107.140(c)(2)-(4)).
Which FAA website must you use to request manual authorization for ATC facilities not covered by LAANC (for example, contract or DOD facilities)?
FAADroneZone (manual process) or
List three items of required identification information an applicant must present when taking an FAA knowledge test per §107.67(b).
Photo, signature, date of birth, and permanent mailing address (if PO box, also current residential address) (§107.67(b)(1)-(4)).
What additional equipment or certification is required for Category 4 operations that is not required for Categories 1–3?
FPV alone is not sufficient — the small UAS must remain within unaided visual line of sight of the remote PIC or a visual observer must maintain unaided VLOS for the aircraft (§107.31 & §107.33).
What additional equipment or certification is required for Category 4 operations that is not required for Categories 1–3?
Category 4 requires an airworthiness certificate issued under part 21 and operation/maintenance per approved Flight Manual and parts 43/91 as applicable (§107.140(b)).
What must be included in a declaration of compliance submitted under §107.160 (name three required elements)?
Declaration must include applicant name/address/email; make/model/series; serial number(s); whether initial or amended; accepted means of compliance used; and statements verifying compliance, lack of safety defects, product support, and willingness to allow FAA inspection (§107.160(a)(1)-(10)).
Describe the visibility and cloud-distance requirements (minimums) from the control station under §107.51(c)-(d).
Minimum flight visibility 3 statute miles; at least 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds (§107.51(c)-(d)).
Under what circumstances may the Administrator authorize a foreign-registered small UAS pilot to operate in the U.S. without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate?
The Administrator may, consistent with international standards, authorize a civil foreign-registered small UAS airman to operate without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate (§107.12(c)).
Explain the labeling and documentation requirements an applicant must provide for Category 2 or 3 operations (name at least two required items).
Report to FAA within 10 calendar days any operation involving serious injury or loss of consciousness, or property damage exceeding $500 (or fair market value > $500) (§107.9).
Explain the labeling and documentation requirements an applicant must provide for Category 2 or 3 operations (name at least two required items).
Applicants must display a label indicating Category 2 or 3 eligibility, provide remote pilot operating instructions (system description, limitations, modification guidance, mode/config verification), and maintain product support/notification processes (§107.115–130; §107.160 references).
Describe the FAA’s authority and basic procedure for rescission of an accepted declaration of compliance under §107.160(d), including the petition window to reconsider.
FAA may rescind acceptance if aircraft no longer complies, declaration violates §107.5(a), or an emergency exists (§107.160(d)). FAA issues proposed rescission, gives 30 calendar days for holder to respond; if response insufficient/absent, FAA issues rescission. Petition to reconsider must be submitted within 60 days (§107.160(d)-(e)).