FAA Rules & Regulations
What drones must be registered under the part 107?
All drones must be registered
What should a pilot do if there is a loss of GPS signal during flight?
Safely return the drone to home manually or use manual control to navigate
What airspace class surrounds major airports and requires ATC authorization?
Class B
What is the minimum visibility required for drone operations?
3 statue miles
What is the maximum altitude you can fly a drone without special authorization?
400 feet AGL
How often do you need to renew your Part 107 license?
Every 24 months
What is the primary rule when flying near people?
Avoid flying directly over people without a waiver
What airspace class is depicted by a magenta circle around an airport?
Class E
What does "ceilings" refer to in aviation weather reports?
The lowest cloud layer reported as broken or overcast
What must a drone pilot always do before each flight?
Preflight inspection
What is the maximum speed you can fly a drone under Part 107?
100mph (87 knots)
What should a pilot do in case of low battery warnings during flight?
Immediately return to home or land the drone
What does the dashed blue line on a VFR sectional chart indicate?
Class D
What is density altitude, and how does it affect drone performance?
Density altitude is altitude corrected for non-standard temperature and pressure, and it reduces drone performance
What type of airspace requires ATC authorization to fly in?
Controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, E)
What’s the maximum weight of a drone you can fly under Part 107?
55ibs (25kgs)
What should you do if you lose visual line of sight of your drone?
Perform an immediate return-to-home maneuver or find the drone visually
How are MOAs depicted on a VFR map?
magenta hatched border, and they're labeled starting with the MOA name, followed by the letters "MOA"
What is a METAR?
a format for reporting weather information mainly used by pilots
What documentation is required for a drone pilot to operate a drone commercially?
Part 107 certificate and drone registration
What happens if you fly without a Remote Pilot Certificate?
You risk fines, or other legal consequences
What is the emergency procedure for a motor failure mid-flight?
Immediately descend and perform a controlled landing away from hazards
What does a blue hashed line represent on a VFR map?
a restricted area
What is wind shear, and why is it important for drone operations?
Wind shear is a sudden change in wind speed or direction, which can affect drone stability
What is Remote ID, and why is it important?
Remote ID is technology that allows identification of a drone in flight, required by the FAA