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FAA 107 Commercial Drone Pilot
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What is the purpose of 14 CFR part 101? - โ โ 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? - โ โ No
Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - โ โ - Greater than 0.55 lbs
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - โ โ 13 years of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - โ โ Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit? - โ โ 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.. - โ โ 1.) A unique identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - โ โ 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? - โ โ 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? - โ โ 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? - โ โ Yes. this is a commercial venture.
Define the "Remote PIC" - โ โ 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" - โ โ A person controlling the small UAS under direct supervision of the Remote PIC
Define the "Visual observer" - โ โ 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
Remote PIC must integrate crew resource management techniques into all phases of the small UAS operation.
1.) delegation
2.) recognizing and addressing hazardous attitudes
3.) establish effective team communication procedures
The 5 hazardous attitudes - โ โ Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Machoism, Resignation
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are enough crewmembers for a given small UAS operation? - โ โ 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? - โ โ Visual observer
Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating? - โ โ Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs? - โ โ 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? - โ โ Person manipulating the controls
Should you fly a UAS with pending maintenance problems? - โ โ No. Complete all required maintenance before each flightโ
preferably in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or, in lieu of that, within known industry best practices.
What are the 4 elements of Preflight Inspection? - โ โ 1.) Assessing the Operating Environment (weather, location of people, flight restrictions, etc.)
2.) Informing crew members of their operation and roles
3.) Inspect the UAS to ensure it is in safe operation
4.) Maintain documents required in the event of an on-site FAA inspection
In the event of an on-site inspection, what documents are required? - โ โ 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 - โ โ High density altitude conditions, srface, slope, wind, obstacles, runway area length
Common performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft - โ โ - reduced rate of climb
Why should Remote PICs should request ATC authorization as soon as possible prior to any operation in Class B, C and D airspace and within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport? - โ โ Because ATC has no established timeline for when they can give approval. Thus, arragements should be made as soon as possible.
Why is frequency interference something to be considered with small UAS? - โ โ radio interference of
You may not operate a small unmanned aircraft directly over another person unless that person is: - โ โ 1.) Directly involved in the operation (such as a visual observer or other crewmember)
OR
2.) Within a safe cover, such as inside a stationary vehicle or a protective structure that would protect a person from harm if the small unmanned aircraft were to crash into that structure
What are the rules of transporting another person's property? - โ โ
- less than 55 lbs
- intrastate
- No items may be dropped from UAS iin a dnagerous manner
- don't operate from moving land vehicle or water born vessel
how far in advance of use must an application for a certificate of waiver be used? - โ โ 90 days
Scenario 1: A professional wildlife photographer operates a small UAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in
remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. - โ โ Compliant with part 107 (sparsely populated region)
Scenario 2: Power company employees use a small UAS to inspect a long stretch of high voltage powerlines. Due to muddy conditions, their vehicle must stay beside the road and the crew uses binoculars to maintain visual line of sight with the aircraft. - โ โ Not compliant with part 107 (excessive use of binoculars)
Scenario 3: Personnel at an outdoor concert venue use a small UAS to drop promotional t-shirts and CDs over the audience. - โ โ Not compliant with part 107
What is a lost link? - โ โ Lost link is an interruption or loss of the control link between the control station and the unmanned aircraft, preventing control of the aircraft. As a result, the unmanned aircraft performs pre-set lost link procedures.
Define flight termination - โ โ The intentional and deliberate process of performing controlled flight to the ground. Flight termination may be part of lost link procedures, or it may be a contingency that you elect to use if further flight of the aircraft cannot be safely achieved, or if other potential hazards exist that require immediate discontinuation of flight.
Flight termination points must be... - โ โ -Be located within power- off glide distance of the aircraft during all phases of flight
-Be based on the assumption of an unrecoverable system failure
-Take into consideration altitude, winds, and other factors
drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time.
Fatigue can be recognized: - โ โ As being in an impaired state.
The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by:
- โ โ The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
How do you find out if an MOA is still active? - โ โ Visit the Flight Service online portal
criteria for a small unmanned aircraft - โ โ - Weigh less than 55 pounds (25 kg), including everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft
- Operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
Exclusions to 14 CFR part 107 - โ โ Unmanned Aircraft not required to follow Part 107:
1.) Model aircraft that meet the criteria in 14 CFR part 101. (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
Which of the following source of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on a small UAS or its components? - โ โ Manufacturer guidance
How often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the small UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation? - โ โ Before each flight
When loading cameras or other equipment on a small UAS, mount the items in a manner that: - โ โ Does not adversely affect the center of gravity.
Which of the following considerations is most relevant to a Remote PIC when evaluating unmanned aircraft performance? - โ โ Current weather conditions
During what time of the day is operation of small UAS prohibited? - โ โ night time (between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight)
what is evening civil twilight? - โ โ 30 minutes after sunset
What is morning civil twilight? - โ โ 30 minutes before sunrise
