Texas Drone Operator Licensing Exam –
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1. What is the maximum allowable altitude for drone flight under FAA Part 107
regulations?
A) 200 feet
B) 300 feet
C) 400 feet
D) 500 feet
The FAA allows drones to fly up to 400 feet above ground level to avoid
interference with manned aircraft.
2. What is the minimum age to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate?
A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 18 years
Applicants must be at least 16 years old to be eligible for FAA certification.
3. What is the maximum speed allowed for a small unmanned aircraft under
Part 107?
A) 80 mph
B) 90 mph
C) 100 mph (87 knots)
D) 120 mph
FAA Part 107 restricts drones to a maximum groundspeed of 100 mph or 87
knots.
,4. Which agency regulates commercial drone use in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Transportation
B) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
C) Texas Department of Public Safety
D) Texas Air Traffic Authority
All U.S. states follow FAA regulations for commercial drone operations.
5. What should a pilot do if their drone loses GPS signal during flight?
A) Immediately land
B) Maintain visual contact and control manually
C) Turn off the controller
D) Wait for GPS to reconnect
Manual control ensures continued safe operation until GPS returns.
6. When must a drone operator yield right of way?
A) Only to other drones
B) To all manned aircraft
C) To ground vehicles
D) To no one
Unmanned aircraft must always yield to manned aircraft.
7. What is the minimum visibility requirement for legal drone flight?
A) 1 mile
B) 3 miles
C) 5 miles
D) 10 miles
FAA regulations require at least 3 miles of visibility.
8. What is required before flying in Class B airspace?
A) No requirement
B) State permission
C) FAA authorization
D) Verbal clearance from ATC
Class B airspace requires prior FAA approval for drone operations.
, 9. When can a drone be flown at night?
A) Anytime
B) With anti-collision lighting
C) With FAA waiver
D) Never
Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles is required for night
flights.
10. What is the maximum allowable drone weight under Part 107?
A) 25 lbs
B) 40 lbs
C) 55 lbs
D) 75 lbs
Drones must weigh less than 55 lbs, including payload, at takeoff.
11. What is the purpose of a preflight inspection?
A) Save time
B) Ensure safety and functionality
C) Reduce fuel use
D) Record battery voltage
A preflight inspection confirms that all systems are operational and safe.
12. What weather source should be used before flight?
A) TV forecast
B) News apps
C) FAA-approved weather briefing
D) Any website
FAA-approved briefings ensure accurate, aviation-grade weather data.
13. How often must a Remote Pilot Certificate be renewed?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every 24 months
Practice Test (Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A |
Instant download Pdf
1. What is the maximum allowable altitude for drone flight under FAA Part 107
regulations?
A) 200 feet
B) 300 feet
C) 400 feet
D) 500 feet
The FAA allows drones to fly up to 400 feet above ground level to avoid
interference with manned aircraft.
2. What is the minimum age to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate?
A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 18 years
Applicants must be at least 16 years old to be eligible for FAA certification.
3. What is the maximum speed allowed for a small unmanned aircraft under
Part 107?
A) 80 mph
B) 90 mph
C) 100 mph (87 knots)
D) 120 mph
FAA Part 107 restricts drones to a maximum groundspeed of 100 mph or 87
knots.
,4. Which agency regulates commercial drone use in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Transportation
B) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
C) Texas Department of Public Safety
D) Texas Air Traffic Authority
All U.S. states follow FAA regulations for commercial drone operations.
5. What should a pilot do if their drone loses GPS signal during flight?
A) Immediately land
B) Maintain visual contact and control manually
C) Turn off the controller
D) Wait for GPS to reconnect
Manual control ensures continued safe operation until GPS returns.
6. When must a drone operator yield right of way?
A) Only to other drones
B) To all manned aircraft
C) To ground vehicles
D) To no one
Unmanned aircraft must always yield to manned aircraft.
7. What is the minimum visibility requirement for legal drone flight?
A) 1 mile
B) 3 miles
C) 5 miles
D) 10 miles
FAA regulations require at least 3 miles of visibility.
8. What is required before flying in Class B airspace?
A) No requirement
B) State permission
C) FAA authorization
D) Verbal clearance from ATC
Class B airspace requires prior FAA approval for drone operations.
, 9. When can a drone be flown at night?
A) Anytime
B) With anti-collision lighting
C) With FAA waiver
D) Never
Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles is required for night
flights.
10. What is the maximum allowable drone weight under Part 107?
A) 25 lbs
B) 40 lbs
C) 55 lbs
D) 75 lbs
Drones must weigh less than 55 lbs, including payload, at takeoff.
11. What is the purpose of a preflight inspection?
A) Save time
B) Ensure safety and functionality
C) Reduce fuel use
D) Record battery voltage
A preflight inspection confirms that all systems are operational and safe.
12. What weather source should be used before flight?
A) TV forecast
B) News apps
C) FAA-approved weather briefing
D) Any website
FAA-approved briefings ensure accurate, aviation-grade weather data.
13. How often must a Remote Pilot Certificate be renewed?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every 24 months
