criteria for a small unmanned aircraft - ANSWER - Weigh less than 55 pounds (25 kg), in-
cluding everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft
- Operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the air-
craft
Exclusions to 14 CFR part 107 - ANSWER Unmanned Aircraft not required to follow Part
107:
1.) Model aircraft that meet the criteria in 14 CFR part 101.41 (describes circumstances in
which model aircraft can be operated safely in the NAS). For more information, see AC 91-57
(as amended).
2.) Amateur rockets
3.) Moored balloons or
4.) unmanned free balloons
5.) Kites
6.) Operations conducted outside the United States
7.)Public aircraft operations
8.) Air carrier operations
What is the purpose of 14 CFR part 101 ? - ANSWER Regulations for hobby or recrea-
tional use of unmanned aircraft.
Does aircraft that meets requirements for part 101 need to be in compliance with part 107?
- ANSWER No
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, Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - ANSWER -
Greater than 0.55 lbs
- Operated under Part 107
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - ANSWER 13 years of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - ANSWER
Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking Requirements for Small
Unmanned Aircraft)
When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit? - ANSWER If the civil aircraft is:
1.) Registered in a foreign country
2.) Owned, controlled or operated by someone who is not a U.S. citizen or foreign resident
The registration marking on your UAS must be.. - ANSWER 1.) A unique identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - ANSWER PIC = Pilot in Command
You are operating a 1280 g (2.8lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. Is this small UAS op-
eration subject to 14 CFR part 107? - ANSWER No, this small UAS operation is not subject
to part 107 because of RECREATIONAL USE.
You have accepted football tickets in exchange for using your small UAS to videotape the
field before and after the game. Is this small UAS operation subject to 14 CFR part 107? - AN-
SWER Yes. Accepting compensation (the tickets) makes the venture a commercial ven-
ture.
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cluding everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft
- Operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the air-
craft
Exclusions to 14 CFR part 107 - ANSWER Unmanned Aircraft not required to follow Part
107:
1.) Model aircraft that meet the criteria in 14 CFR part 101.41 (describes circumstances in
which model aircraft can be operated safely in the NAS). For more information, see AC 91-57
(as amended).
2.) Amateur rockets
3.) Moored balloons or
4.) unmanned free balloons
5.) Kites
6.) Operations conducted outside the United States
7.)Public aircraft operations
8.) Air carrier operations
What is the purpose of 14 CFR part 101 ? - ANSWER Regulations for hobby or recrea-
tional use of unmanned aircraft.
Does aircraft that meets requirements for part 101 need to be in compliance with part 107?
- ANSWER No
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, Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - ANSWER -
Greater than 0.55 lbs
- Operated under Part 107
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - ANSWER 13 years of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - ANSWER
Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking Requirements for Small
Unmanned Aircraft)
When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit? - ANSWER If the civil aircraft is:
1.) Registered in a foreign country
2.) Owned, controlled or operated by someone who is not a U.S. citizen or foreign resident
The registration marking on your UAS must be.. - ANSWER 1.) A unique identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - ANSWER PIC = Pilot in Command
You are operating a 1280 g (2.8lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. Is this small UAS op-
eration subject to 14 CFR part 107? - ANSWER No, this small UAS operation is not subject
to part 107 because of RECREATIONAL USE.
You have accepted football tickets in exchange for using your small UAS to videotape the
field before and after the game. Is this small UAS operation subject to 14 CFR part 107? - AN-
SWER Yes. Accepting compensation (the tickets) makes the venture a commercial ven-
ture.
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