Part 107 Practice Test Questions and Answers

Less than 55 pounds on takeoff, counting everything on board or attached. 14 CFR 107.3 defines it as an unmanned aircraft "weighing less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft."

A person the remote pilot in command designates to help see and avoid other traffic and objects. 14 CFR 107.3: a visual observer is "a person who is designated by the remote pilot in command to assist the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS to see and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft or on the ground."

The remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating and identification. 14 CFR 107.7 requires the pilot to "Have in that person's physical possession and readily accessible the remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating and identification."

An authorized NTSB representative, any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer, or an authorized TSA representative. 14 CFR 107.7(a)(2) lists the NTSB, "Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer" and the Transportation Security Administration.

No later than 10 calendar days after the operation. 14 CFR 107.9 says "No later than 10 calendar days after an operation that meets the criteria" the remote pilot in command must report it to the FAA.

Serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness. 14 CFR 107.9(a) covers "Serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness."

Repair costs that do not exceed $500 (or a fair market value of $500 or less on a total loss). 14 CFR 107.9(b) excuses property damage where "The cost of repair (including materials and labor) does not exceed $500."

Only under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command who can immediately take direct control. 14 CFR 107.12 allows it when the person is "under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pilot in command has the ability to immediately take direct control."

That the small UAS is in a condition for safe operation. 14 CFR 107.15 says "Prior to each flight, the remote pilot in command must check the small unmanned aircraft system to determine whether it is in a condition for safe operation."

Before or during the flight. 14 CFR 107.19 says "A remote pilot in command must be designated before or during the flight of the small unmanned aircraft."

The remote pilot in command. 14 CFR 107.19 makes the remote pilot in command "directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of the small unmanned aircraft system."

To the extent necessary to meet the emergency, with a written report to the FAA if requested. 14 CFR 107.21 says the pilot "may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent necessary to meet that emergency" and must, "upon request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation."

No, only dropping an object in a way that creates an undue hazard to persons or property. 14 CFR 107.23(b) prohibits allowing "an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property."

Only over a sparsely populated area and when not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire. 14 CFR 107.25(b) bars operation from a moving land or water-borne vehicle "unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire."

8 hours. 14 CFR 91.17 bars acting as a crewmember "Within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage."

0.04 or greater. 14 CFR 91.17 bars acting as a crewmember "While having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen."

An initial knowledge test or training under 107.65 completed after April 6, 2021. 14 CFR 107.29 requires that the pilot "has completed an initial knowledge test or training, as applicable, under § 107.65 after April 6, 2021."

Lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles with a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. 14 CFR 107.29 requires "lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision."

No. The pilot may dim it but may not turn it off. 14 CFR 107.29 says the pilot "may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if he or she determines that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so."

30 minutes after official sunset. 14 CFR 107.29 says evening civil twilight "begins at official sunset and ends 30 minutes after official sunset."

None other than corrective lenses. 14 CFR 107.31 requires seeing the aircraft "With vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses."

Its location, its attitude, altitude and direction of flight, other traffic or hazards, and that it endangers no one. 14 CFR 107.31(a)(2) requires being able to "Determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight."

They must maintain effective communication with each other at all times. 14 CFR 107.33 says they "must maintain effective communication with each other at all times."

No. 14 CFR 107.35 says a person may not act as remote pilot in command or visual observer "in the operation of more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time."

No. 14 CFR 107.36 says "A small unmanned aircraft may not carry hazardous material," as defined in 49 CFR 171.8.

All aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles. 14 CFR 107.37(a) says it "must yield the right of way to all aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles."

Giving way and not passing over, under, or ahead of the other aircraft unless well clear. 14 CFR 107.37(a) says the drone "may not pass over, under, or ahead of it unless well clear."

When the person is under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that gives reasonable protection. 14 CFR 107.39(b) allows flight over a person "located under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from a falling small unmanned aircraft."

Class B, C, or D airspace, and the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport. 14 CFR 107.41 bars operation there "unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)."

Operating a small UAS in a way that interferes with operations and traffic patterns there. 14 CFR 107.43 bars operating "in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base."

The using or controlling agency. 14 CFR 107.45 bars it "unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency."

Up to 90 days in advance. The FAA says "LAANC authorization requests may be submitted up to 90 days in advance of your planned flight."

FAA-Approved UAS Service Suppliers (LAANC USSs). The FAA says "These companies are known as FAA-Approved UAS Service Suppliers (FAA LAANC USSs)."

At least 72 hours before the requested start time. The FAA says "Further coordination requests must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to requested start time of the operation."

That all control links work properly and there is enough power for the intended flight time. 14 CFR 107.49 requires the pilot to "Ensure that all control links between ground control station and the small unmanned aircraft are working properly" and that there is "enough available power" for the operation.

87 knots (100 miles per hour). 14 CFR 107.51(a) says the groundspeed "may not exceed 87 knots (100 miles per hour)."

400 feet above ground level, unless the structure exception applies. 14 CFR 107.51(b) says the altitude "cannot be higher than 400 feet above ground level."

When it stays within a 400-foot radius of the structure and no higher than 400 feet above its top. 14 CFR 107.51(b) allows it if the aircraft "Is flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure" and "Does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit."

3 statute miles. 14 CFR 107.51(c) says it "must be no less than 3 statute miles."

At least 500 feet below the cloud and 2,000 feet horizontally from it. 14 CFR 107.51(d) sets "500 feet below the cloud" and "2,000 feet horizontally from the cloud."

No, unless the FAA otherwise authorizes. 14 CFR 107.52 bars operating "with a transponder on" and 14 CFR 107.53 bars operating "with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode."

Denial of the application for up to 1 year after the date of final conviction. 14 CFR 107.57 allows "Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction."

16 years old. 14 CFR 107.61(a) says the person must "Be at least 16 years of age."

The ability to read, speak, write, and understand English; if a medical reason prevents that, the FAA may limit the certificate instead. 14 CFR 107.61(b) says the person must "Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language," and "If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, the FAA may place such operating limitations on that applicant's certificate."

Up to 120 calendar days. 14 CFR 107.64 says a temporary certificate "is issued for up to 120 calendar days."

The previous 24 calendar months. 14 CFR 107.65 requires completing the test or training "within the previous 24 calendar months."

A photograph, signature, date of birth, and permanent mailing address. 14 CFR 107.67(b) lists "Photograph," "Signature," "Date of birth" and "Permanent mailing address."

1 year after the date of the act. 14 CFR 107.69(b) bars that person "for 1 year after the date of committing that act."

After 14 calendar days. 14 CFR 107.71 says the applicant "may not reapply for the test for 14 calendar days after failing the test."

30 days. 14 CFR 107.77(c) says the holder "may not, after 30 days from that date, exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the holder has notified the FAA of the change in address."

0.55 pounds or less on takeoff and throughout the flight, including anything attached. 14 CFR 107.110 requires an aircraft that "Weighs 0.55 pounds or less on takeoff and throughout the duration of each operation under Category 1."

No exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin on impact. 14 CFR 107.110 requires that it "Does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin upon impact with a human being."

It must not cause injury equivalent to or greater than that caused by a transfer of 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy from a rigid object. 14 CFR 107.120(a) says the aircraft "Will not cause injury to a human being that is equivalent to or greater than the severity of injury caused by a transfer of 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact from a rigid object."

It must not cause injury equivalent to or greater than that caused by a transfer of 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy from a rigid object. 14 CFR 107.130(a) says the aircraft "Will not cause injury to a human being that is equivalent to or greater than the severity of the injury caused by a transfer of 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact from a rigid object."

No. 14 CFR 107.125(b) says the remote pilot "Must not operate the small unmanned aircraft over open-air assemblies of human beings."

It must be in English and be legible, prominent, and permanently affixed. 14 CFR 107.120(b)(1) says "The label must be in English and be legible, prominent, and permanently affixed to the small unmanned aircraft."

Label the aircraft in English so the label is legible, prominent, and stays on for the whole operation. 14 CFR 107.135 says the remote pilot in command "must label the aircraft in English such that the label is legible, prominent, and will remain on the small unmanned aircraft for the duration of the operation before conducting operations over human beings."

An airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR part 21. 14 CFR 107.140(b)(1) requires that the aircraft "Have an airworthiness certificate issued under part 21 of this chapter."

The drone must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles. 14 CFR 107.145(b)(2) says it "Must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles."

Test, analysis, or inspection. 14 CFR 107.155(a) says "the means of compliance must consist of test, analysis, or inspection."

That the proposed operation can safely be conducted under the terms of the waiver. 14 CFR 107.200(a) allows a waiver "if the Administrator finds that a proposed small UAS operation can safely be conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver."

A complete description of the proposed operation and a justification that it can safely be conducted under the waiver. 14 CFR 107.200(b) says "A request for a certificate of waiver must contain a complete description of the proposed operation and justification that establishes that the operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver."

No. 14 CFR 107.205(a) says "no waiver of this provision will be issued to allow the carriage of property of another by aircraft for compensation or hire."

$5.00 per aircraft. 14 CFR 48.30(a) says the fee "is $5.00 per aircraft."

3 years after the date of issue unless renewed. 14 CFR 48.100(c) says the certificate "expires 3 years after the date of issue unless it is renewed."

14 calendar days. 14 CFR 48.115(b) requires updating it "within 14 calendar days."

A person who is at least 13 years old. 14 CFR 48.25(b) says it "must be registered by a person who is at least 13 years of age."

Legibly on an external surface of the aircraft. 14 CFR 48.205 says "The unique identifier must be legibly displayed on an external surface of the small unmanned aircraft."

Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG). The FAA's requirements list: "Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam: 'Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)'."

An FAA Tracking Number (FTN), by creating an IACRA profile. The FAA says to "Obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile prior to registering for a knowledge test."

FAA Form 8710-13. The FAA says to "Complete FAA Form 8710-13 for a remote pilot certificate."

Up to 48 hours. The FAA notes "it may take up to 48 hours from the test date for the knowledge test to appear in IACRA."

The TSA security background check. The FAA says "A confirmation email will be sent when an applicant has completed the TSA security background check."

Part 107 Small UAS Initial (ALC-451). For pilots who "Must hold a pilot certificate issued under 14 CFR part 61" with a current flight review, the FAA says to "Complete the Part 107 Small UAS Initial (ALC-451) online training course."

No. The FAA says "CFIs cannot issue temporary certificates."

Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent (ALC-677), at no cost. The FAA says to "Complete the Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent (ALC-677) online training course (no cost)."

Every 24 calendar months. The FAA says "Certificate holders must complete an online recurrent training every 24 calendar months to maintain aeronautical knowledge recency."

No. The FAA says "Recurrent training taken before April 6, 2021 does not meet the requirements of the Operations Over People rule."

No. The FAA says "The Operations Over People rule allows for routine operations of small UAS at night without a waiver."