Illinois Drone Operator Licensing
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1. What is the primary federal authority governing drone operations in
the United States?
A. Illinois Department of Transportation
B. Federal Aviation Administration
C. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
D. National Transportation Safety Board
B. Federal Aviation Administration
Rationale: The FAA regulates all civil aviation, including drones,
ensuring safety standards and airspace management.
,2. What is the maximum altitude a drone may legally fly without special
authorization?
A. 400 feet above ground level
B. 500 feet above ground level
C. 300 feet above ground level
D. 1000 feet above ground level
A. 400 feet above ground level
Rationale: FAA regulations limit drone flights to 400 feet AGL unless
within a 400-foot radius of a structure or with special waiver.
3. A remote pilot must maintain which type of visual contact with the
drone during operation?
A. Instrument-only control
B. Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
C. Radar-guided tracking
D. Satellite imagery monitoring
B. Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
Rationale: FAA rules require the remote pilot to see the drone at all
times without visual aids like binoculars.
4. What is the minimum age to apply for an FAA Remote Pilot
Certificate?
A. 14 years
B. 16 years
C. 18 years
, D. 21 years
B. 16 years
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 16 to operate drones
commercially under Part 107.
5. Before each flight, a remote pilot should:
A. Check the weather and airspace restrictions
B. Fly immediately without checking conditions
C. Only inspect the drone visually
D. Ask passengers for permission
A. Check the weather and airspace restrictions
Rationale: Preflight planning includes reviewing weather, airspace,
NOTAMs, and drone condition to ensure safety.
6. Which class of airspace requires authorization for drone operation?
A. Class G only
B. Class B, C, D, and E near airports
C. Class A only
D. All uncontrolled airspace
B. Class B, C, D, and E near airports
Rationale: Controlled airspace requires FAA authorization to protect
manned aircraft.
7. What is the maximum speed allowed for a drone under FAA Part 107?
A. 50 mph
B. 87 knots (100 mph)
, C. 75 mph
D. 60 knots (69 mph)
B. 87 knots (100 mph)
Rationale: Part 107 sets the maximum speed at 100 mph (87 knots).
8. How far must a drone remain from non-participating people during
flight?
A. 10 feet
B. 25 feet
C. 30 feet horizontally unless over a structure
D. Directly over people at all times
C. 30 feet horizontally unless over a structure
Rationale: Drones may not fly over people unless they meet specific
requirements; horizontal distance protects public safety.
9. Which document provides guidance on drone airworthiness and
maintenance?
A. Pilot’s Operating Handbook
B. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Manual
C. Aircraft Flight Manual
D. Drone Airworthiness Manual
B. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Manual
Rationale: This manual covers operational safety, maintenance, and
legal compliance for commercial drone operations.
Examination Practice Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. What is the primary federal authority governing drone operations in
the United States?
A. Illinois Department of Transportation
B. Federal Aviation Administration
C. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
D. National Transportation Safety Board
B. Federal Aviation Administration
Rationale: The FAA regulates all civil aviation, including drones,
ensuring safety standards and airspace management.
,2. What is the maximum altitude a drone may legally fly without special
authorization?
A. 400 feet above ground level
B. 500 feet above ground level
C. 300 feet above ground level
D. 1000 feet above ground level
A. 400 feet above ground level
Rationale: FAA regulations limit drone flights to 400 feet AGL unless
within a 400-foot radius of a structure or with special waiver.
3. A remote pilot must maintain which type of visual contact with the
drone during operation?
A. Instrument-only control
B. Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
C. Radar-guided tracking
D. Satellite imagery monitoring
B. Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
Rationale: FAA rules require the remote pilot to see the drone at all
times without visual aids like binoculars.
4. What is the minimum age to apply for an FAA Remote Pilot
Certificate?
A. 14 years
B. 16 years
C. 18 years
, D. 21 years
B. 16 years
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 16 to operate drones
commercially under Part 107.
5. Before each flight, a remote pilot should:
A. Check the weather and airspace restrictions
B. Fly immediately without checking conditions
C. Only inspect the drone visually
D. Ask passengers for permission
A. Check the weather and airspace restrictions
Rationale: Preflight planning includes reviewing weather, airspace,
NOTAMs, and drone condition to ensure safety.
6. Which class of airspace requires authorization for drone operation?
A. Class G only
B. Class B, C, D, and E near airports
C. Class A only
D. All uncontrolled airspace
B. Class B, C, D, and E near airports
Rationale: Controlled airspace requires FAA authorization to protect
manned aircraft.
7. What is the maximum speed allowed for a drone under FAA Part 107?
A. 50 mph
B. 87 knots (100 mph)
, C. 75 mph
D. 60 knots (69 mph)
B. 87 knots (100 mph)
Rationale: Part 107 sets the maximum speed at 100 mph (87 knots).
8. How far must a drone remain from non-participating people during
flight?
A. 10 feet
B. 25 feet
C. 30 feet horizontally unless over a structure
D. Directly over people at all times
C. 30 feet horizontally unless over a structure
Rationale: Drones may not fly over people unless they meet specific
requirements; horizontal distance protects public safety.
9. Which document provides guidance on drone airworthiness and
maintenance?
A. Pilot’s Operating Handbook
B. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Manual
C. Aircraft Flight Manual
D. Drone Airworthiness Manual
B. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Manual
Rationale: This manual covers operational safety, maintenance, and
legal compliance for commercial drone operations.
