Airspace Classes
Which airspace does not require ATC authorization: Class G or Class C?
What is Class G Airspace?
What is the minimum visibility required under Part 107?
What is 3 statute miles?
What is the maximum altitude allowed for drones under Part 107?
What is 400 feet AGL (or within 400 feet of a structure)
Can you fly a drone at night without a waiver under Part 107?
Yes, if equipped with anti-collision lights visible for 3 miles
When mounting cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, what is the most important thing to consider?
That they do not adversely affect the center of gravity.
True or False: You may fly in controlled airspace without permission if under 400 ft.
What is false?
What distance must you maintain from clouds?
What is 500 ft below, 2000 ft horizontally?
What is the minimum age to hold a Remote Pilot Certificate?
What is 16 years old?
Can you fly directly over people not participating in the operation?
No, unless the operation meets the FAA’s operational category requirements (e.g., Category 1–4 drones)
Upon consulting a mobile app that displays live sectional charts, you find that the area you are in has been bounded by a circle and labelled with "A-201". What does the "A" prefix denote and what should you do?
You are in an alert area and should fly with extreme caution.
What airspace extends from 18,000 feet MSL up to 60,000 feet MSL
What type of weather report provides current airport weather conditions?
What is a METAR?
How long is a Remote Pilot Certificate valid before renewal is required?
24 months
What is the minimum time you must wait after drinking alcohol before operating a drone?
What is 8 hours?
What is the condition caused by a low level of carbon dioxide in the blood, and can result in lightheaded-ness and/ or visual impairment.
Hyperventilation.
What is the ceiling for drone operations in Class G airspace without ATC clearance?
What is 400 feet AGL?
While putting together your drone, you start to observe the formation of cumulonimbus clouds. What do you expect will weather conditions be in a few minutes.
Any are acceptable: Turbulent, Thunderstorms, Strong drafts, Lightning, and High amounts of precipitation
When must a Remote Pilot-in-Command (PIC) conduct a preflight inspection?
What is Before every flight?
If your drone weighs more than 0.55 lbs, what must you do before flying?
What is registering it with the FAA?
The "IMSAFE" Checklist is a handy way of remembering the factors that negatively affect the judgment and decision of a drone pilot. What does the "S" stand for?
Stress
What document shows different classes of airspace and should be used in planning?
What is a Sectional Aeronautical Chart?
What type of weather report forecasts conditions up to 24–30 hours in advance?
What is TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)?
What is the maximum speed a small UAS may fly?
What is 100 mph (87 knots)?
When is a Remote Pilot required to submit an accident report to the FAA?
Within 10 days if injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage > $500
While reviewing a sectional charts, you notice that a nearby congressional building had been indicated with a P-40 code. What does the "P" prefix stand for?
Prohibited area