Mastering Airspace Operations near Los Angeles International Airport

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According to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 56.31, which of the following is considered a misdemeanor?

Operating a UAS for commercial purposes

Operating a UAS for recreational purposes

Operating a UAS without any communication links

Operating a UAS without direct human intervention (correct)

What is the definition of a Model Aircraft according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 56.31?

An unmanned aircraft operated for commercial purposes

An unmanned aircraft operated without direct human intervention

An unmanned aircraft operated strictly for hobby or recreational purposes (correct)

An unmanned aircraft operated without communication links

What are some of the concerns regarding UAS operations mentioned in the text?

Terrorism and safety of the general public

Air traffic safety and privacy

Privacy and safety of the general public

Air traffic safety and operational safety for emergency services personnel (correct)

According to the text, who should be contacted for assistance in determining if a UAS operation occurred in controlled airspace?

Air Support Division Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)?

Unmanned aircraft, remote control device, and payload Signup and view all the answers

Which division assumes primary investigative responsibility over UAS incidents involving operations near a known celebrity's home?

Major Crimes Division Signup and view all the answers

Who should forward copies of all reports regarding UAS to the FAA's Law Enforcement Assistance Program Office?

Air Support Division Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the maximum altitude for UAS operations as stipulated on the COA?

Higher than 400 feet Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who needs to have an FAA pilot certificate?

All UAS operators Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the potential penalties for operating an unregistered sUAS?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is liable for any violations committed while using a drone that is lent to someone else?

The operator of the drone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following documents is required for all UAS operations greater than 0.55 lbs?

Aircraft Registration and Markings Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight limit for Model Aircraft?

Less than 55 pounds Signup and view all the answers

Which UAS operations require a Certificate of Authorization (COA)?

Public / Government Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a UAS operation is suspected to be unsafe or unauthorized?

Ask for registration and verify markings Signup and view all the answers

According to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 56.31, which of the following is NOT a condition for operating a model aircraft within the City of Los Angeles?

Obtain an authority to operate from the FAA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for operating a Public UAS within the City of Los Angeles?

Operate beyond the visual line of sight of the operator Signup and view all the answers

According to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 56.31, what is the maximum altitude at which a model aircraft can be operated within the City of Los Angeles?

400 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for violating the provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 56.31?

Criminal charges Signup and view all the answers