FAA 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Exam
Study Guide ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
criteria for a small unmanned aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS - 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS No
,Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - CORRECT
ANSWERS - Greater than 0.55 lbs
- Operated under Part 107
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWERS 13 years
of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking
Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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.. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) A unique
identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Yes. this is a commercial venture.
Define the "Remote PIC" - CORRECT 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" - CORRECT ANSWERS A person
controlling the small UAS under direct supervision of the Remote PIC
Define the "Visual observer" - CORRECT 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
Responsibilities of the Remote PIC - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) Be designated before
each flight (but can change during the flight)
2.) Ensure that the operation:
-Poses no undue hazard to people, aircraft, or property in the event of a loss of control of the
aircraft for any reason
-Complies with all applicable regulations of part 107
3.) Operate the small unmanned aircraft to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions
A non-certificated person may operate the small UAS under part 107 if: - CORRECT
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"? - CORRECT ANSWERS to alert the rest of the
crew about potential hazards during operations involving a small UAS. Visual observers must be
positioned to see the UAS continuously and be able to effectively communicate to remote PIC.
Study Guide ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
criteria for a small unmanned aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS - 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS No
,Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating in NAS? - CORRECT
ANSWERS - Greater than 0.55 lbs
- Operated under Part 107
How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWERS 13 years
of age
Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial operations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and Marking
Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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.. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) A unique
identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
What does the acronym "PIC" stand for? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Yes. this is a commercial venture.
Define the "Remote PIC" - CORRECT 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" - CORRECT ANSWERS A person
controlling the small UAS under direct supervision of the Remote PIC
Define the "Visual observer" - CORRECT 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
Responsibilities of the Remote PIC - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) Be designated before
each flight (but can change during the flight)
2.) Ensure that the operation:
-Poses no undue hazard to people, aircraft, or property in the event of a loss of control of the
aircraft for any reason
-Complies with all applicable regulations of part 107
3.) Operate the small unmanned aircraft to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions
A non-certificated person may operate the small UAS under part 107 if: - CORRECT
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"? - CORRECT ANSWERS to alert the rest of the
crew about potential hazards during operations involving a small UAS. Visual observers must be
positioned to see the UAS continuously and be able to effectively communicate to remote PIC.
