STUDY GUIDE / MU J4442 DRONE
JOURNALISM FINAL STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!!
When flying, you must always have on you your - ANSWERCertification documents
Incidents must be reported to the FAA within 10 days if: - ANSWER-serious
injury/loss of consciousness occurred
-damage to property (other than drone) costing $500+
You may fly a drone if - ANSWER-You are recreationally or P107 certified pilot
-You are under the direct supervision of a P107 pilot
You cannot operate from a moving _________? - ANSWERaircraft
You cannot operate from a moving land/water vehicle unless: - ANSWERthe aircraft
is flown over a sparsely populated area
To fly at night, you must have: - ANSWER-certification
-flashing lights than can be seen for 3 statue miles
You can only fly during civil twilight if - ANSWERyou are certified
Civil Twilight - ANSWER-From 30 minutes before sunrise to sunrise
-From sunset to 30 minutes after sunset
The _________ must keep visual line of sight to observe for hazards & determine
altitude - ANSWERVO or RPIC
The 3 VO Rules Are: - ANSWER1. VO must have constant communication with
RPIC
2. VO must be able to see drone without any other tools than glasses
3. VO & RPIC must coordinate to scan for hazards
The RPIC cannot ________________ - ANSWERcontrol multiple drones at the
same time
You must yield to __________ - ANSWERmanned aircraft
When flying around manned aircraft, you must not ____________________ -
ANSWERget close enough to create a collision hazard
You cannot operate drone over humans unless (4 rules) - ANSWER1. They are
directly participating in operation (RPIC/VO)
, 2. They are located under a covered structure or stationary vehicle
3. The drone fits category & rotating part restrictions
4. You apply for & receive a waiver from the FAA
You may not operate in Class ___________ airspace without LAANC authorization
(3 classes) - ANSWERClass B, C, or D
Class _____ airspace sometimes has restrictions / authorization needs near airports
- ANSWERClass E
You may not fly a drone in a way that interferes with ________________________
or _____________________ operations or traffic - ANSWERairport or helipad
No operation in prohibited or restricted areas unless RPIC has permission from the
_______________________________ - ANSWERcontrolling agency
Prior to flight, RPIC must follow the following 8 steps: - ANSWER1. Assess for
weather hazards
2. Assess airspace/restrictions
3. Assess location / property / personal property
4. Assess ground hazards / objects / obstructions
5. Ensure participants are informed about operating conditions, emergency
procedures, roles & responsibilities, and potential hazards
6. Ensure control links between Remote Control & Drone work properly
7. Ensure enough battery for flight
8. Ensure an objects attached to drones are secured tight, and doesn't affect control
of flight
Groundspeed of drone may not exceed ______ - ANSWER100mph / 80 knots
Altitude of drone may not exceed - ANSWER400 ft AGL, unless within 400 feet of
structure- then 400 feet above structure
Min. Flight Visibility from control station must be no less than - ANSWER3 miles
min distance from clouds must be - ANSWER500 feet below + 2000ft horizontal of
Eligibility for a P107 license (5 items) - ANSWER1. 16 years old
2. proficient in english
3. have no physical/mental condition that would interfere with safe operation
4. pass test
5. re-pass test/training every 24 months
Limitations on Operations Over Moving Vehicles Include: (3) - ANSWER1. Depends
on category of drone
2. Remain within restricted access site
3. All persons in vehicle must consent to operations
You can request a waiver to bypass the following: (8) - ANSWER1. VO Restrictions
2. VLOS Restrictions