FAA 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Exam Questions Answered Correctly (Already Passed)
What is the purpose of 14 CFR part 101 ? - Answers Regulations for hobby or recreational use of
unmanned aircraft.
Does aircraft that meets requirements for part 101 need to be in compliance with part 107? - Answers
No
Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - Answers - Greater than 0.55
lbs
- Operated under Part 107
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - Answers 13 years of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - Answers Part 47 (Aircraft
Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - Answers PIC = Pilot in Command
You are operating a 1280 g (2.8lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. Is this small UAS operation
subject to 14 CFR part 107? - Answers 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? - Answers Yes. Accepting
compensation (the tickets) makes the venture a commercial venture.
You plan to operate a 33lb small UAS to capture aerial imagery over real estate for use in sales listings. Is
this small UAS operation subject to 14 CFR part 107? - Answers Yes. this is a commercial venture.
Define the "Remote PIC" - Answers A person who holds a current remote pilot certificate with a small
UAS rating and has the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the small UAS
Define the "Person manipulating the controls" - Answers A person controlling the small UAS under direct
supervision of the Remote PIC
Define the "Visual observer" - Answers A person acting as a flight crewmember to help see and avoid air
traffic or other objects in the sky, overhead, or on the ground
A non-certificated person may operate the small UAS under part 107 if: - Answers 1.) He/ She is directly
supervised by the Remote PIC
2.) The Remote PIC has the ability to immediately take direct control of the small UAS
, What is the role of the "Visual Observer"? - Answers to alert the rest of the crew about potential hazards
during operations involving a small UAS.
What are some tools that you can use to improve your situational awareness and risk based
aeronautical decision making (ADM)? - Answers GPS, weather briefing, ATC requirements, FAA,
landowners, local pilots
The 5 hazardous attitudes - Answers Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Machoism, Resignation
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are enough crewmembers for a given small UAS operation? -
Answers Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Whose sole task during a small UAS operation is to watch the small UAS and report potential hazards to
the rest of the crew? - Answers Visual observer
Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating? - Answers Remote
Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs? - Answers
Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Which crew member is required to be under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC when operating a
small UAS? - Answers Person manipulating the controls
Should you fly a UAS with pending maintenance problems? - Answers No. Complete all required
maintenance before each flight—
In the event of an on-site inspection, what documents are required? - Answers 1.) Pilot Certificate
2.) Aircraft Registration
3.) Necessary waivers, authorizations, and exemptions
4.) Other documentation related to the operation
Factors that may require a reduction in weight prior to flight - Answers High density altitude conditions,
srface, slope, wind, obstacles, runway area length
Common performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft - Answers - reduced rate of climb
- lower maximum altitude
- Shorter distance
- Reduced maneuverability
Is a small UAS allowed to carry hazardous material? - Answers No!
What is the purpose of 14 CFR part 101 ? - Answers Regulations for hobby or recreational use of
unmanned aircraft.
Does aircraft that meets requirements for part 101 need to be in compliance with part 107? - Answers
No
Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - Answers - Greater than 0.55
lbs
- Operated under Part 107
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - Answers 13 years of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - Answers Part 47 (Aircraft
Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - Answers PIC = Pilot in Command
You are operating a 1280 g (2.8lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. Is this small UAS operation
subject to 14 CFR part 107? - Answers 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? - Answers Yes. Accepting
compensation (the tickets) makes the venture a commercial venture.
You plan to operate a 33lb small UAS to capture aerial imagery over real estate for use in sales listings. Is
this small UAS operation subject to 14 CFR part 107? - Answers Yes. this is a commercial venture.
Define the "Remote PIC" - Answers A person who holds a current remote pilot certificate with a small
UAS rating and has the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the small UAS
Define the "Person manipulating the controls" - Answers A person controlling the small UAS under direct
supervision of the Remote PIC
Define the "Visual observer" - Answers A person acting as a flight crewmember to help see and avoid air
traffic or other objects in the sky, overhead, or on the ground
A non-certificated person may operate the small UAS under part 107 if: - Answers 1.) He/ She is directly
supervised by the Remote PIC
2.) The Remote PIC has the ability to immediately take direct control of the small UAS
, What is the role of the "Visual Observer"? - Answers to alert the rest of the crew about potential hazards
during operations involving a small UAS.
What are some tools that you can use to improve your situational awareness and risk based
aeronautical decision making (ADM)? - Answers GPS, weather briefing, ATC requirements, FAA,
landowners, local pilots
The 5 hazardous attitudes - Answers Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Machoism, Resignation
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are enough crewmembers for a given small UAS operation? -
Answers Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Whose sole task during a small UAS operation is to watch the small UAS and report potential hazards to
the rest of the crew? - Answers Visual observer
Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating? - Answers Remote
Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs? - Answers
Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Which crew member is required to be under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC when operating a
small UAS? - Answers Person manipulating the controls
Should you fly a UAS with pending maintenance problems? - Answers No. Complete all required
maintenance before each flight—
In the event of an on-site inspection, what documents are required? - Answers 1.) Pilot Certificate
2.) Aircraft Registration
3.) Necessary waivers, authorizations, and exemptions
4.) Other documentation related to the operation
Factors that may require a reduction in weight prior to flight - Answers High density altitude conditions,
srface, slope, wind, obstacles, runway area length
Common performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft - Answers - reduced rate of climb
- lower maximum altitude
- Shorter distance
- Reduced maneuverability
Is a small UAS allowed to carry hazardous material? - Answers No!
