UAS Operating Rules Quiz

Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) require specific lighting and training for night operations.

UAS must have anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles and sufficient flash rate to avoid collisions.

Time period either 30 minutes before/after sunrise/sunset (excepts Alaska, which uses Air Almanac).

Specific UAS night operation training (post-April 6, 2021) is required for remote pilots in command.

Night operations under prior waiver certificates are generally not permitted after specific dates (May 17, 2021).

Remote pilots must comply with §§ 91.17 and 91.19 regulations on alcohol and drug use.

The maximum ground speed for a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is 87 knots (100 mph).

The maximum altitude for a small UAS is 400 feet above ground level (AGL), unless within a 400-foot radius of a structure, in which case it can't fly higher than 400 feet above the structure's highest point.

Minimum flight visibility from the control station is 3 statute miles. This means, you can see prominent objects (lighted or unlighted) from your control station.

A small UAS must maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

Usually, you can't operate a small UAS with a transponder unless the administrator says you can.

If a visual observer is used, they, along with the pilot and controller, must visually confirm the aircraft's location, attitude, altitude, and direction throughout the flight, and monitor for other aircraft or hazards.

If a visual observer is involved, constant communication between pilot, controller, and observer is mandatory.

Visual observers must ensure the aircraft's position is clear and monitor the airspace for potential hazards. This allows for better awareness of the aircraft's location.

A single person cannot control or observe more than one unmanned aircraft simultaneously.

Small unmanned aircraft cannot carry hazardous materials.

Small unmanned aircraft must yield right-of-way to all other aircraft, vehicles, or launch objects.

Do not operate a small unmanned aircraft close to other aircraft to avoid a potential collision.

Unmanned aircraft operation over humans is restricted unless the human is directly involved in the operation or is protected by a covered structure/vehicle.

Unmanned aircraft operations are restricted within Class B, C, and D airspace without prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Small unmanned aircraft operations must not interfere with airport operations or traffic patterns.

Operation of unmanned aircraft within prohibited or restricted areas is prohibited unless permission is acquired from the local authority.

Before each flight, pilots must assess the flight environment, weather, airspace, and ground conditions for potential hazards.

Pilots must inform all participants about operating conditions, procedures, roles, and risks before flight.

Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) require specific lighting and training for night operations.

UAS must have anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles with sufficient flash rate to avoid collisions.

Time period 30 minutes before/after sunrise/sunset (except in Alaska, using Air Almanac).

Post-April 6, 2021 UAS night operation training is necessary for remote pilots in command.

Night operations under prior waiver certificates (pre-April 21, 2021) are not usually allowed after specific dates (May 17, 2021).

Remote pilots must follow §§ 91.17 and 91.19 FAA regulations on alcohol and drug use.

The maximum ground speed for a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is 87 knots (100 mph).

The maximum altitude for a small UAS is 400 feet above ground level (AGL), unless within a 400-foot radius of a structure, in which case it can't fly higher than 400 feet above the structure's highest point.

Minimum flight visibility from the control station is 3 statute miles. This means, you can see prominent objects (lighted or unlighted) from your control station.

A small UAS must maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

Usually, you can't operate a small UAS with a transponder unless the administrator says you can.

If a visual observer is used, they, the pilot, and the controller must ensure the aircraft is visible for the whole flight and scan for safety hazards.

Constant communication between the pilot, controller, and visual observer is necessary.

One person cannot operate or observe more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time.

Unmanned aircraft cannot carry hazardous materials.

Unmanned aircraft must yield to other aircraft, vehicles, and launch objects.

Do not operate so close to other aircraft that a collision is possible.

Operations over humans are restricted unless the person is directly involved or is safe from falling aircraft.

Unmanned aircraft operations in Class B, C, or D airspace require prior authorization from Air Traffic Control.

UAS operations shouldn't interfere with airport operations or traffic.

Before each flight, pilots must assess flight environment, weather, airspace, and surface conditions for hazards.