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  1. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    Personnel at an outdoor concert venue use an sUAS to drop promotional t-shirts and CDs over the audience. The drone is labeled as Category 3. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?

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    Not compliant with Part 107. (According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 3 UAS cannot be flown over open air assembly.)

    Not compliant with Part 107.

    (According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 3 UAS cannot be flown over open air assembly.)

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  2. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    Your company purchased a Category 3-approved sUAS. Because of time constraints, you have not been able to notify everyone on the construction site that you will be flying. What should you do?

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    ensure that the human beings who are not participating in the operation are under a covered structure or inside a non-moving vehicle.

    ensure that the human beings who are not participating in the operation are under a covered structure or inside a non-moving vehicle.

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  3. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    Who must retain maintenance records of Category 4 aircraft?

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    The owner of the aircraft.

    The owner of the aircraft.

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  4. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    You notice a cruise ship in the distance with people on the deck. You fly out to get a top-down view of the deck while the boat is getting in port. Is this legal under Part 107, assuming you are certified and current?

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    No, the people on the deck are not on notice. (This is tricky. A ship is considered a moving vehicle, so a Category 1 or 2 sUAS is not enough, you must either: - remain within or over a closed/restricted access site and everyone in moving vehicles inside the area must be on notice, or - The UAS mustRead more

    No, the people on the deck are not on notice.

    (This is tricky. A ship is considered a moving vehicle, so a Category 1 or 2 sUAS is not enough, you must either: – remain within or over a closed/restricted access site and everyone in moving vehicles inside the area must be on notice, or – The UAS must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles.)

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  5. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    You own a Category 1 sUAS and are a current Remote Pilot. You want to take videos of your friend riding her bike, while hovering over while she rides. You are on a busy sidewalk in a city park. Is this legal under Part 107?

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    No, the other people in the park are not on notice. (This is a tricky one! While you could legally do this while your friend is walking or running, a bike is considered a moving vehicles so you will need to meet the Category 1-3 requirements AND: - Must remain within or over a closed/restricted acceRead more

    No, the other people in the park are not on notice.

    (This is a tricky one! While you could legally do this while your friend is walking or running, a bike is considered a moving vehicles so you will need to meet the Category 1-3 requirements AND: – Must remain within or over a closed/restricted access site and everyone in moving vehicles inside the area must be on notice, or – The UAS must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles.)

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  6. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    During a photoshoot for a realtor, you have to cross a busy highway to get to the other side and get a better angle. You own a compliant Category 2 sUAS. Can you complete this mission legally?

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    Yes, as long as you are transiting. (In addition to having a compliant Category 2 (or 1 or 3) sUAS, in order to fly over moving vehicles that are not in a closed/restricted site with everyone on notice, you must ensure that the flight is not sustained (one-way transiting only).)

    Yes, as long as you are transiting.

    (In addition to having a compliant Category 2 (or 1 or 3) sUAS, in order to fly over moving vehicles that are not in a closed/restricted site with everyone on notice, you must ensure that the flight is not sustained (one-way transiting only).)

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  7. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    To conduct Category 4 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that:

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    has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21. (To conduct Category 4 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21, be operated in accordance with the operating limitations, have maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and insRead more

    has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21.

    (To conduct Category 4 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21, be operated in accordance with the operating limitations, have maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and inspections There are no requirements for rotating parts or labeling for Category 4.)

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  8. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    You purchased a new sUAS that is labeled as Category 3. After checking the FAA website, you verified it is indeed approved to fly over people. You plan to fly over a private race track. What must you do to ensure that the operation is compliant with Part 107?

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    Ensure that the area is restricted-access and that everyone inside moving vehicles inside the area are on notice.   (In order to fly over moving vehicles, you must have a sUAS approved under Category 1 through 3, and you must ensure that you either: - Must remain within or over a closed/restricted aRead more

    Ensure that the area is restricted-access and that everyone inside moving vehicles inside the area are on notice.  

    (In order to fly over moving vehicles, you must have a sUAS approved under Category 1 through 3, and you must ensure that you either: – Must remain within or over a closed/restricted access site and everyone in moving vehicles inside the area must be on notice, or – The UAS must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles.)

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  9. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    You acquired a Category 2 sUAS and plan to use it to record video footage at weddings. Can you legally fly over the bride/groom during a private photo session?

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    Yes, as long as the aircraft is listed with an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance. (As long as the aircraft has a listed Declaration of Compliance on the FAA website, you're good to go and fly over small groups of people. Remote ID has not effect here, this requirement would only apply for flighRead more

    Yes, as long as the aircraft is listed with an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance.

    (As long as the aircraft has a listed Declaration of Compliance on the FAA website, you’re good to go and fly over small groups of people. Remote ID has not effect here, this requirement would only apply for flights being conducted over open air assembly. A couple does not qualify as open air assembly. While written consent is a good thing to have to cover yourself, it is not part of the regulation and not the most correct answer.)

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  10. Asked: May 30, 2024In:

    Can a Category 3 aircraft be flown over an open-air assembly of humans while transiting from point to point?

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    No, it is not permitted.  (According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 3 UAS cannot be flown over open air assembly.)

    No, it is not permitted. 

    (According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 3 UAS cannot be flown over open air assembly.)

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