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To conduct Category 4 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that:
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.)
See lessYou 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?
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.)
See lessYou 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?
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.)
See lessCan a Category 3 aircraft be flown over an open-air assembly of humans while transiting from point to point?
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.)
See lessTo conduct Category 2 operations, the remote Pilot in Command must use a small Unmanned aircraft that
must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 ft-lb of kinetic energy. (To conduct Category 2 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact, does not contain any exposed rotating parts that wRead more
must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 ft-lb of kinetic energy.
(To conduct Category 2 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact, does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skins upon impact. does not contain safety defects, is labeled as Category 2, is listed with an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance)
See lessOther than the UAS weighing 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff, what are the other requirements to conduct Category 1 operations?
It must not contain exposed rotating parts that can lacerate. (According to Part 107 Subpart D, to conduct Category 1 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: weighs 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff and throughout the duration of the flight does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacRead more
It must not contain exposed rotating parts that can lacerate.
(According to Part 107 Subpart D, to conduct Category 1 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: weighs 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff and throughout the duration of the flight does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skins upon impact.)
See lessCan a sUAS weighing .35 lbs be flown over an open-air assembly of human beings if it’s equipped with prop guards.
Yes, as long as the sUAS is equipped with Remote ID. (According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 1 UAS weighing 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff (including the prop guards) can fly over open air assembly as long as it does not have moving rotating parts that can cause laceration, and as long as it is eqRead more
Yes, as long as the sUAS is equipped with Remote ID.
(According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 1 UAS weighing 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff (including the prop guards) can fly over open air assembly as long as it does not have moving rotating parts that can cause laceration, and as long as it is equipped with Remote ID.)
See lessYou 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?
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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