Remote Pilot Exam Study Guide: FAA Part 107 Regulations

Introduction

• Overview of the study guide for FAA Part 107 small unmanned aircraft operations.
• Video includes 30 questions from the FAA Part 107 exam with explanations of rules and regulations.
• Importance of the Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for the exam.

Registration and Age Requirements

• Drone Registration:
  • Drones weighing 0.55 lbs (250 g) or more must be registered with the FAA.
  • Registration requirement applies to drones less than 55 lbs.
• Age Requirements:
  • Minimum age to register a drone: 13 years.
  • Minimum age to take the Part 107 exam: 16 years.

Remote Pilot Certificate

• Validity:
  • Valid for 24 months.
  • Must renew by completing an online reoccurring training course with a minimum score of 70%.

FAA Part 107 Rules

• Maximum Altitude:
  • Generally 400 ft AGL.
  • Exceptions for being within 400 ft of a structure or to avoid collision.
• Incident Reporting:
  • Required if damage exceeds $500.
• Maximum Ground Speed:
  • 87 knots (100 mph).
• Cloud Proximity:
  • Maintain 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds.

Operational Scenarios

• Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC):
  • Maximum allowed BAC for operators: 0.04.
  • Wait at least 8 hours after consuming alcohol before operating a drone.
• Visual Line of Sight (VLOS):
  • Must be maintained using unaugmented vision (no binoculars or telescopes, except briefly for situational awareness).

Civil Twilight and Anti-Collision Lights

• Civil Twilight:
  • 30 minutes before sunrise and after sunset.
  • Anti-collision lights: Must be visible for at least 3 statute miles.

Waivers

• Waivers allow deviations from certain Part 107 rules.
  • Needed for operations like flying over people, operating multiple drones, etc.

Emergency Deviations and Address Changes

• Emergency Deviations:
  • Can deviate from rules in emergencies without reporting unless asked by FAA.
• Address Changes:
  • Must report change within 30 days.

Sectional Charts

• Airspace Classification:
  • Class B: Solid blue lines.
  • Class D: Typically extends to 2,500 ft AGL.
• Military Training Routes (MTRs):
  • Depicted as gray lines labeled IR or VR.
  • Three numbers: Above 1,500 ft AGL; Four numbers: Below 1,500 ft AGL.

Operational Requirements

• Flying from a Moving Vehicle:
  • Permitted in sparsely populated areas.
• Hazardous Attitudes:
  • Five attitudes: Anti-authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, Resignation.

PAVE Checklist

• PAVE: Pilot, Aircraft, Environment, External Pressures.

Exam Preparation

• What to Bring:
  • Valid government ID, PSI confirmation, basic calculator, recommended magnifying glass.
• Not Allowed:
  • No cell phones during the exam.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to stay confident and prepared for the exam.
• Additional resources and videos for continued learning.