FAA Part 107 Study Guide Questions
and Answers with Complete Solutions
How can a remote pilot avoid violating FAA regulations when filming private property?
✔✔A. Obtain property owner permission before flight
B. Keep the drone under 100 feet AGL
C. Only fly at night to avoid detection
D. Use a zoom lens instead of flying closer
What is the best way to handle a sudden loss of video feed?
A. Continue flying using GPS only
✔✔B. Activate return-to-home and troubleshoot the issue
C. Switch to manual mode and fly by instinct
D. Increase altitude to regain the signal
How can a remote pilot improve situational awareness during flight?
✔✔A. Continuously scan the environment for hazards
B. Rely only on the drone’s sensors and alerts
C. Focus on the controller screen at all times
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,D. Keep the drone at maximum speed to minimize flight time
What is the best way to handle a drone motor failure in midair?
A. Cut all power and let the drone fall
B. Increase throttle to compensate
✔✔C. Try to control descent and land in a safe area
D. Rely on auto-return-to-home to recover
What should a remote pilot do if their drone enters a restricted airspace unexpectedly?
✔✔A. Exit the restricted area immediately and report the incident if required
B. Continue flying but stay low to avoid detection
C. Shut off the drone and abandon flight
D. Increase altitude and fly over the restriction
What is a sign that a drone’s propellers need replacement?
✔✔A. Unusual vibrations and decreased flight stability
B. The drone takes longer to charge
C. GPS signal strength weakens
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,D. The drone camera has blurry footage
How can a remote pilot reduce the risk of bird strikes?
✔✔A. Avoid flying near nesting areas and large flocks
B. Use flashing lights to scare birds away
C. Increase altitude above bird flight paths
D. Play loud noises from the drone
How should a pilot handle an emergency landing on uneven terrain?
✔✔A. Reduce throttle and land as smoothly as possible
B. Cut power immediately for a hard stop
C. Increase altitude and look for a better spot
D. Attempt to land on a tree for cushioning
What should a remote pilot do if their controller loses connection?
✔✔A. Wait for the drone to initiate return-to-home
B. Increase altitude to regain signal
C. Reboot the controller and hope for reconnection
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, D. Continue flying without controller input
What is the first step a remote pilot should take before a commercial drone flight?
A. Power on the drone and check the camera feed
B. Fly a short test flight to check stability
✔✔C. Conduct a preflight inspection and check airspace restrictions
D. Notify local law enforcement
When operating near a busy airport, what must a remote pilot do to fly legally?
A. Keep the drone under 200 feet AGL
✔✔B. Obtain ATC authorization before flight
C. Fly only during nighttime hours
D. Use anti-collision lights and proceed without authorization
What weather condition poses the greatest risk to drone stability?
A. High humidity
✔✔B. Strong gusty winds
C. Overcast skies
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and Answers with Complete Solutions
How can a remote pilot avoid violating FAA regulations when filming private property?
✔✔A. Obtain property owner permission before flight
B. Keep the drone under 100 feet AGL
C. Only fly at night to avoid detection
D. Use a zoom lens instead of flying closer
What is the best way to handle a sudden loss of video feed?
A. Continue flying using GPS only
✔✔B. Activate return-to-home and troubleshoot the issue
C. Switch to manual mode and fly by instinct
D. Increase altitude to regain the signal
How can a remote pilot improve situational awareness during flight?
✔✔A. Continuously scan the environment for hazards
B. Rely only on the drone’s sensors and alerts
C. Focus on the controller screen at all times
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,D. Keep the drone at maximum speed to minimize flight time
What is the best way to handle a drone motor failure in midair?
A. Cut all power and let the drone fall
B. Increase throttle to compensate
✔✔C. Try to control descent and land in a safe area
D. Rely on auto-return-to-home to recover
What should a remote pilot do if their drone enters a restricted airspace unexpectedly?
✔✔A. Exit the restricted area immediately and report the incident if required
B. Continue flying but stay low to avoid detection
C. Shut off the drone and abandon flight
D. Increase altitude and fly over the restriction
What is a sign that a drone’s propellers need replacement?
✔✔A. Unusual vibrations and decreased flight stability
B. The drone takes longer to charge
C. GPS signal strength weakens
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,D. The drone camera has blurry footage
How can a remote pilot reduce the risk of bird strikes?
✔✔A. Avoid flying near nesting areas and large flocks
B. Use flashing lights to scare birds away
C. Increase altitude above bird flight paths
D. Play loud noises from the drone
How should a pilot handle an emergency landing on uneven terrain?
✔✔A. Reduce throttle and land as smoothly as possible
B. Cut power immediately for a hard stop
C. Increase altitude and look for a better spot
D. Attempt to land on a tree for cushioning
What should a remote pilot do if their controller loses connection?
✔✔A. Wait for the drone to initiate return-to-home
B. Increase altitude to regain signal
C. Reboot the controller and hope for reconnection
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, D. Continue flying without controller input
What is the first step a remote pilot should take before a commercial drone flight?
A. Power on the drone and check the camera feed
B. Fly a short test flight to check stability
✔✔C. Conduct a preflight inspection and check airspace restrictions
D. Notify local law enforcement
When operating near a busy airport, what must a remote pilot do to fly legally?
A. Keep the drone under 200 feet AGL
✔✔B. Obtain ATC authorization before flight
C. Fly only during nighttime hours
D. Use anti-collision lights and proceed without authorization
What weather condition poses the greatest risk to drone stability?
A. High humidity
✔✔B. Strong gusty winds
C. Overcast skies
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