FAA TRUST Test Answers
TRUST answers for independent study: review 36 questions on The Recreational UAS Safety Test, the ones test takers report first, each answered from and quoted from FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D or FAA.gov drone pages. Not an official FAA answer key.
Questions on The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) for people who fly drones for fun under 49 U.S.C. § 44809: registration, visual line of sight, giving way to manned aircraft, airspace authorization, the 400-foot limit and flight restrictions. Answers follow FAA guidance: Advisory Circular 91-57D, the faa.gov drone pages and the Aeronautical Information Manual.
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01A recreational flyer is a person who flies a drone for what purpose?
Strictly for recreation (fun or personal enjoyment), under the exception in 49 U.S.C. § 44809
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Congress created the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft to allow those flying drones purely for fun or personal enjoyment to operate without complying with Part 107.”
— FAA, Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations (faa.gov/uas) ↗02Where is the FAA registration number to be displayed on a recreational drone?
On the outside of the drone (an external surface)
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“For small UA registered under 14 CFR part 48, 14 CFR § 48.205 requires that the marking be maintained in a condition that is legible, affixed in a manner that ensures it will remain affixed for the duration of each flight, and legibly displayed on an external surface of the UA.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗03If asked, what must a recreational flyer provide to law enforcement or the FAA?
Proof of passing TRUST (the knowledge and safety test) and proof of FAA registration
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You must have your registration certificate (either a paper copy or digital copy) in your possession when you fly.”
— FAA, How to Register Your Drone (faa.gov/uas) ↗04True or false: all drones weighing more than .55 lbs (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA.
True: a recreational drone must be registered if it weighs 250 grams (0.55 lb) or more
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Recreational flyers must register UA weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) at takeoff, including those used in limited recreational operations.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗05True or false: a recreational flyer should know how their drone will respond before using an automated function.
True: for example, a return-to-home feature may fly a straight line back toward the operator, over people or into trees or power lines
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“For instance, it is important that operators know that a return-to-home protocol on a UA could initiate a straight-line path toward the person operating it that could cross over people or possibly strike an obstacle such as a tree or power lines.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗06When using First Person View (FPV), what must the Visual Observer (VO) do?
Keep the drone and the surrounding airspace in sight at all times, while co-located with (physically next to) the flyer
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer who is co-located (physically next to) and in direct communication with you.”
— FAA, Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations (faa.gov/uas) ↗07True or false: using a Visual Observer (VO) allows a recreational flyer to fly beyond line of sight (BVLOS).
False: the flyer or the VO must see the drone, unaided except by corrective lenses, throughout the entire flight
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“either the operator or a visual observer (VO) must be able to see the UA (with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses) and the airspace around the UA throughout the entire flight”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗08When in flight, when must a drone give way to a manned aircraft?
At all times: the recreational flyer gives the right-of-way to all manned aircraft
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The recreational flyer is responsible for knowing, at all times, the position of the aircraft in relation to other aircraft; for maintaining a safe distance from other aircraft; and for giving the right-of-way to all manned aircraft.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗09True or false: a recreational flyer must always keep a drone within their Visual Line of Sight.
True: the flyer, or a visual observer co-located with them, must keep the drone in sight for the whole flight, including at night
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“recreational flyers or VOs must maintain VLOS throughout the flight, including when operating at night”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗10A recreational flyer must follow the safety guidelines of what kind of organization?
An FAA-recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO); membership in the CBO is not required
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“However, an operator does not need to be a member of a CBO to fly under its safety guidelines.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗11A recreational flyer must be aware that windy conditions can turn a flight into what?
An in-flight emergency: the FAA lists unexpected weather such as high winds among potential in-flight emergencies, so flyers should keep watching for changing weather
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“remind recreational flyers to assess the performance of the UA continually; monitor the strength of command-and-control links; watch for changing weather conditions; and watch for unexpected people or aircraft”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗12True or false: a recreational flyer should be aware that some medications can affect their ability to fly safely.
True
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Understand that drugs or alcohol may impair your ability to fly your drone safely.”
— FAA drone safety insert card, Flying a Drone for Limited Recreational Purposes (Sept. 2022) ↗13Who is responsible for the drone in flight when it is flown for recreation?
The recreational flyer
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“the recreational flyer is responsible for the safety of the flight during emergencies.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗14Who is responsible for making sure a recreational drone does not fly too high?
The person flying it: it is up to the drone pilot to know and follow the altitude limits
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The recreational flyer is responsible for knowing, at all times, the position of the aircraft in relation to other aircraft”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗15True or false: checking your drone before and after each flight is a good idea because it is when damage can be identified.
True
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Guidelines for postflight inspection may include encouraging recreational flyers to review the flight and consider whether any unplanned events occurred that presented a risk.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗16What should a recreational flyer do to reduce the chance of an accident with another aircraft?
Keep the drone within visual line of sight and keep watching the surrounding airspace, so other aircraft can be seen and avoided
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“watch for changing weather conditions; and watch for unexpected people or aircraft”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗17What is the maximum altitude a recreational drone can fly above the ground in uncontrolled airspace without FAA authorization?
400 feet above ground level (Class G airspace)
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Fly your drone at or below 400 feet when in uncontrolled airspace.”
— FAA drone safety insert card, Flying a Drone for Limited Recreational Purposes (Sept. 2022) ↗18Where would controlled airspace typically be found by a recreational drone flyer?
Around and above many airports (Class B, C, D and surface Class E airspace designated for an airport)
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Fly at or below FAA-authorized altitudes in controlled airspace ( Class B, C, D, and surface Class E designated for an airport ) only with prior FAA authorization by using LAANC or DroneZone .”
— FAA, Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations (faa.gov/uas) ↗19How can a recreational flyer get airspace authorization to fly in controlled airspace?
Through LAANC (from an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier) or through FAADroneZone
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“LAANC is available to pilots operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107 or under the exception for Recreational Flyers .”
— FAA, UAS Data Exchange (LAANC) (faa.gov/uas) ↗20How can a recreational flyer find information about airspace restrictions in their area?
Use the FAA's B4UFLY service (app or desktop) or a LAANC UAS Service Supplier
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Recreational flyers may use the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to check for airspace restrictions and obtain authorization to fly in controlled airspace.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗21What can be expected for drone flights during a presidential visit or a major sporting event?
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), which bars drones from the area without permission for a limited time
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“They restrict aircraft (including drones) from operating without permission in a certain area for a limited time.”
— FAA, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for drone pilots (faa.gov/uas) ↗22A recreational flyer does not need an airspace authorization in what type of airspace?
Uncontrolled (Class G) airspace, at or below 400 feet above ground level
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“For flights near airports in uncontrolled airspace that remain under 400’ above the ground, prior authorization is not required.”
— FAA, Flying Near Airports (faa.gov/uas) ↗23How much does it cost to take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)?
Nothing: every FAA-approved TRUST test administrator offers it free
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All FAA -approved TRUST test administrators offer the test free.”
— FAA, The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) (faa.gov/uas) ↗24What must a recreational flyer do if they lose their TRUST completion certificate?
Retake TRUST; test administrators do not keep a record of the certificate
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Test administrators will not keep a record of your certificate.”
— FAA, The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) (faa.gov/uas) ↗25How are wrong answers handled on TRUST before the completion certificate is issued?
Every question is correctable to 100% before the certificate is issued
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All test questions are correctable to 100% prior to issuing your completion certificate.”
— FAA, The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) (faa.gov/uas) ↗26In what format may a recreational flyer carry proof of TRUST passage?
Any format, paper or electronic, as long as it is readily accessible, legible and can be shown to the FAA or law enforcement on request
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The proof of test passage may be in any format (e.g., paper or electronic) so long as it is readily accessible, legible, and can be presented to the Administrator or law enforcement upon request.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗27May a recreational flyer launch from a 10-story rooftop and climb another 400 feet?
No: ground level begins at the Earth's surface and does not include buildings, trees or other structures
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
““Ground level” begins at the Earth’s surface and does not include man-made structures, trees, or any obstacle. For example, a UA engaged in recreational operations under 49 U.S.C. § 44809(a) may not be launched from a 10-story rooftop and fly up an additional 400 feet.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗28When and where is drone flying prohibited around stadiums hosting major league and NCAA Division One football events?
Within 3 nautical miles of the stadium, from one hour before until one hour after the scheduled event time
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Specifically, UAS operations are prohibited within a radius of three nautical miles of the stadium or venue.”
— FAA, Stadiums and Sporting Events (faa.gov/uas) ↗29Should a recreational flyer contact air traffic control to get permission to fly in controlled airspace?
No: request authorization through LAANC or FAADroneZone instead; the FAA says recreational flyers should not contact ATC facilities for airspace authorizations
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Small UAS operators should not contact ATC directly by radio or telephone for purposes of airspace access.”
— FAA, Aeronautical Information Manual, Chapter 11, Section 8 (UAS best practices) ↗30How far ahead of a flight may a recreational flyer submit an airspace authorization request?
Up to 90 days before the intended flight
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Recreational flyers may submit authorization requests up to 90 days prior to intended flight.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗31Since September 16, 2023, what must a recreational drone that requires FAA registration also broadcast?
Remote ID information, unless it is flown within a recognized identification area (FRIA)
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Note : As of September 16, 2023, if your drone requires an FAA registration number it will also be required to broadcast Remote ID information (unless flown within a Federally-Recognized Identification Area, or FRIA ).”
— FAA, Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations (faa.gov/uas) ↗32May a recreational flyer combine recreational and business purposes in a single drone flight?
No: a flight may not combine recreational and commercial purposes, and flights for compensation or in furtherance of a business are not recreational
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Recreational purposes may not include activities such as flights for any compensation, monetary or otherwise, and flights related to or in furtherance of a business. A person may not combine recreational and commercial purposes in a single flight.”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗33How much does FAA registration under the recreational exception cost, and how long is it valid?
$5, covering all drones in the owner's inventory, valid for three years
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations registration costs $5, covers all drones in your inventory, and is valid for three (3) years.”
— FAA, How to Register Your Drone (faa.gov/uas) ↗34What is the minimum age to register a drone with the FAA?
13; if the owner is younger, a person 13 or older must register the drone
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“13 years of age or older (if the owner is less than 13 years of age, a person 13 years of age or older must register the drone)”
— FAA, How to Register Your Drone (faa.gov/uas) ↗35Under the IMSAFE checklist, a recreational flyer should not have been drinking alcohol within how many hours of flying?
8 hours
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Alcohol—Has the recreational flyer been drinking within the last 8 hours?”
— FAA Advisory Circular 91-57D, Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (6/24/25) ↗36Can a drone registered under the recreational exception be flown under Part 107?
No: a registration cannot be transferred between operation types
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Once a drone is registered, its registration cannot be transferred between operation types (Part 107 or the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations).”
— FAA, How to Register Your Drone (faa.gov/uas) ↗Know questions we're missing?
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