FAA 107 UPDATED EXAM CORE DRONE
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY RULES REVIEW
2026
◉ Exclusions to 14 CFR part 107
Answer: 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 ?
,Answer: 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?
Answer: No
◉ Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating
in NAS?
Answer: - Greater than 0.55 lbs
- Operated under Part 107
◉ How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft?
Answer: 13 years of age
◉ Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial
operations?
Answer: Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and
Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
◉ When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit?
Answer: 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..
Answer: 1.) A unique identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
◉ What does the acronym "PIC" stand for?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: Yes. Accepting compensation (the tickets) makes the
venture a commercial venture.
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY RULES REVIEW
2026
◉ Exclusions to 14 CFR part 107
Answer: 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 ?
,Answer: 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?
Answer: No
◉ Which aircraft must be registered with the FAA prior to operating
in NAS?
Answer: - Greater than 0.55 lbs
- Operated under Part 107
◉ How old must you be to register an unmanned aircraft?
Answer: 13 years of age
◉ Which registration requirements must you satisfy for commercial
operations?
Answer: Part 47 (Aircraft Registration) or Part 48 (Registration and
Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft)
◉ When do you need a Foreign Aircraft Permit?
Answer: 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..
Answer: 1.) A unique identifier number
2.) Legible and Durable
3.) Visible or Accessible
◉ What does the acronym "PIC" stand for?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 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?
Answer: Yes. Accepting compensation (the tickets) makes the
venture a commercial venture.
