Questions and Answers
What is the requirement for a person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate to operate an sUAS for commercial operations?
Under direct supervision of a remote PIC
What is a person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the crew called?
Visual Observer
According to 14 CFR Part 107, who is responsible for inspecting a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS)?
Remote pilot-in-command
How must a buddy box system function when operating without a Part 107 license?
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Who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft according to 14 CFR Part 107?
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Before each flight, what must the Remote PIC ensure?
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What should the remote pilot in command check before every sUAS operation?
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How does a buddy box system work if one pilot's certificate has expired?
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When can a commercial sUAS be registered via the online process?
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When would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it according to 14 CFR Part 48?
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If your UA is destroyed, sold, lost, or transferred, what must you do?
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Is it acceptable for a UAV registered in a foreign country to also be registered in the U.S.?
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How often must you re-register aircraft commercially at $5 per UAV?
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What is the timeframe to register a drone purchased abroad upon returning home?
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Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA if several people suffer injuries due to a flyaway?
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Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
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Study Notes
Operation and Certification
- A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate can operate an sUAS commercially only under the direct supervision of a remote Pilot in Command (PIC).
- The sole responsibility of watching the sUAS for hazards during operations lies with the Visual Observer.
Responsibilities of Remote Pilot-in-Command
- It is the remote PIC's duty to inspect and ensure the operational safety of the sUAS.
- The remote PIC is also responsible for determining the performance capabilities of the small unmanned aircraft.
- Before every flight, the remote PIC must secure all objects carried on the sUAS.
Operating with a Buddy Box System
- To operate a sUAS under the supervision of a certified remote PIC using a buddy box system, there must be two control stations for immediate takeover of flight operations.
sUAS Registration Regulations
- A commercial sUAS can be registered online if its total weight, including fuel/battery, is less than 55 lbs.
- Owners under 13 years of age are prohibited from registering a small unmanned aircraft.
- If a sUAS is destroyed, sold, lost, or transferred, the online registration must be canceled.
Foreign Registration and Domestic Compliance
- Foreign nationals must register their drones or UAS upon arriving in the U.S., regardless of previous registration in another country.
- Drones bought abroad must be registered in the U.S. even if they remain registered in the foreign country.
Re-registration and Reporting Requirements
- Commercial aircraft must be re-registered every 3 years at a fee of $5 per UAV.
- In the event of operational accidents, injuries requiring overnight hospital stays must be reported to the FAA within 10 calendar days.
- Definitions of serious accidents include loss of consciousness, lacerations requiring stitches, broken bones, or significant property damage exceeding $500.
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