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It is possible for two remote Pilot in Command to transfer the controls as long as
They can maintain line of sight and without loss of control. (According to 107.19, it is possible for two Remote Pilots in Command to transfer the controls as long as they can maintain line of sight (LOS) and without loss of control (LOC).)
They can maintain line of sight and without loss of control.
(According to 107.19, it is possible for two Remote Pilots in Command to transfer the controls as long as they can maintain line of sight (LOS) and without loss of control (LOC).)
See lessDuring a mission in a busy area, your only Visual Observer complains that he is getting a migraine and has a hard time focusing on the sUAS in the air. What should you do?
Land as soon as practical and determine if the mission can be restarted without a Visual Observer. (According to 14 CFR 107.17, no person may act as remote PIC, visual observer, or direct participant if he/she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUARead more
Land as soon as practical and determine if the mission can be restarted without a Visual Observer.
(According to 14 CFR 107.17, no person may act as remote PIC, visual observer, or direct participant if he/she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUAS. This includes migraine headaches.)
See lessIf the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via which method?
Use a "buddy box" system with two controllers. (According to AC 107-2, if the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via three methods: - Standing next to the non-rated pilot and be ready to take overRead more
Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers.
(According to AC 107-2, if the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via three methods: – Standing next to the non-rated pilot and be ready to take over the controls, – Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers, – Use an automated system that the rPIC can trigger to place the aircraft into a safe mode such as a hover, holding pattern, or return-home.)
See lessYou own a roofing inspection company. One of your employees is in the process of acquiring their Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate. Can he/she still complete an inspection using a sUAS under Part 107?
Yes, under the direct supervision of a remote Pilot in Command. (According to 14 CFR Part 107.12, to operate a UAS under Part 107 one can be under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pilot in command has the ability to immediately take direct control of the flight of tRead more
Yes, under the direct supervision of a remote Pilot in Command.
(According to 14 CFR Part 107.12, to operate a UAS under Part 107 one can be under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pilot in command has the ability to immediately take direct control of the flight of the small unmanned aircraft.)
See lessA person convicted of growing or selling marijuana can be denied application to a remote Pilot certificate for a period of?
up to 1 year after the date of final conviction. (According to 107.57 (a), a conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stRead more
up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.
(According to 107.57 (a), a conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.)
See lessA person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
8 hours. (According to 14 CFR 107.27(a) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.)
8 hours.
(According to 14 CFR 107.27(a) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.)
See lessNo person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood. (According to 14 CFR 107.27(a)(4) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen. Alcohol concentration means grams of alcohol per decRead more
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.
(According to 14 CFR 107.27(a)(4) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen. Alcohol concentration means grams of alcohol per deciliter of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.)
See lessUnder what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface. (14 CFR 107.23(b) states that no person may allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.)
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.
(14 CFR 107.23(b) states that no person may allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.)
See lessA professional wildlife photographer (certified Remote Pilot) operates an sUAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?
Compliant with Part 107. (The keyword in this statement is that the location is "remote". 14 CFR Part 107.25 states that ""No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flowRead more
Compliant with Part 107.
(The keyword in this statement is that the location is “remote”. 14 CFR Part 107.25 states that “”No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person’s property for compensation or hire.” In this scenario, the operation is compliant with Part 107. See “Part 107 – Subpart B (Part 2)” video for more information.)
See lessIn accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation of hire
Over a sparsely populated area. (14 CFR Part 107.25 states that "No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting anRead more
Over a sparsely populated area.
(14 CFR Part 107.25 states that “No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person’s property for compensation or hire.” See “Part 107 – Subpart B (Part 2)” video for more information.)
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