Part 107 Regulations PDF

Regulations Memorize, Memorize! What is a sUAS Small Unmanned Aircraft System Weights less than 55 pounds including everything attached to it Usually 1-2 questions on the test Can operate the aircraft without direct onboard interventions (must be piloted remotely) Referred to as UA (U...

Regulations Memorize, Memorize! What is a sUAS Small Unmanned Aircraft System Weights less than 55 pounds including everything attached to it Usually 1-2 questions on the test Can operate the aircraft without direct onboard interventions (must be piloted remotely) Referred to as UA (Unmanned Aircraft), UAS, Drone, etc.. Aircraft not covered under Part 107: amateur rockets, moored balloons, kites, model aircrafts, etc.. What is considered commercial sUAS flight? Flying a sUAS in exchange for money or goods Flying a sUAS in order to further a business What Types of flight are covered by 14 CFR Part 107 Civil flight operations for commercial purposes What Types of Flight are not covered by 14 CFR Part 107 Flying for fun Hobby use Search and Rescue Operations Public and Military use Roles of sUAS Operations Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) – The person who oversees all aspects the sUAS operations, the PIC can be all three roles. During complex operations, PIC can oversee flight crew. Person Manipulating the Controls – The person who is piloting the UA, must be within proximity to the PIC in case the PIC needs to take control (Does not need a remote pilot license) Visual Observer (VO) – a part of the flight crew who’s sole purpose is to help see and avoid air traffic or other potential hazards in the air or on the ground (Does not need remote pilot license) Remote Pilot in Command Privileges Ultimately responsible for flight operations and safety Several Questions on Responsibility, always PIC Must ensure all flights poses no danger to people, aircraft, or property PIC manages the flight crew, communications, safety risk Responsible for briefing crewmembers on emergency procedures The PIC can change during flight for safety reasons The PIC can only operate 1 UA at a time Must have Remote Pilot Certificate Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) UA must remain in line of sight of all crewmembers Binoculars and other instruments may not be used to extend VLOS but may be temporarily used to gain situation awareness UA may temporarily move out of view to complete flight operations. The pilot must regain VLOS as soon as possible. Falsification, Reproduction, or Alteration of Certificate, Reports and Records = Revocation of Certificate Accident Reporting Must report to FAA within 10 calendar days of accident Serious injuries which require suturing, hospitalization, broken bones, head trauma, etc. must be reported Damage to property if cost is Greater than $500 to repair or replace (whichever is lower) potential trick question FAA Inspections Upon request of an FAA inspector all flight documentation must be presented including: Pilot Certificate Aircraft Registration Any necessary waiver or exemption Other documentation related to operation sUAS Registration Must register with the FAA any UA weighing Greater than.55 lbs and less than 55 lbs for commercial flight operations. Must be 13 years old to register Drone registration numbers must be fixed to aircraft in a location that is visible without having to remove an aircraft part with a tool. Appropriate places would include: – Landing gear – UA body – Inside battery bay if battery is removable by hand Carriage of hazardous materials is prohibited, batteries installed on UA are exempt Operating at Twilight Civil twilight = 30 minutes before sunrise and after sunset UA must be equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible from 3 statue miles Flying at night is prohibited without a waiver Operation Limitations Several Questions, memorize! Speed Limit = 87 knots (100 mph) Cannot be flown higher than 400 feet above ground level (AGL) – Unless flown within 400 ft of a structure – May fly 400 ft above the upmost limit Example: if flying 200 ft laterally from a 1,000 ft tower, the UA may climb to 1,400 ft AGL Minimum Visibility = 3 statute miles Minimum Distance from Clouds = 500 vertically and 2,000 feet horizontally (Cloud ceiling minimum 900 ft) Right of Way Rules Manned aircraft always have right of way UA must deviate from course to avoid collision, not manned aircraft’s responsibility May deviate from operating limitations to avoid possible hazardous condition Operating Over People Do not do it! Requires a waiver May only operate over crewmembers May operate over parked vehicles, no operations over moving vehicles Must complete operational area surveillance to ensure all non-participants are indoors or out of area Operating from a Moving Vehicle or Aircraft You can operate from a moving motor vehicle or boat – airplanes are prohibited Must not be operating vehicle while piloting UA Driver of vehicle must not be crewmember UA must not be carrying property for compensation or hire (no package delivery, sorry Amazon) Carrying Property on UA During Flight Property may be carried on UA over sparsely populated areas Property may be dropped from UA in a manner that does not cause damage or harm to property or people Cargo and UA combined must not be 55 lbs or greater Must keep VLOS Must not be piloting via moving vehicle Alcohol and Drugs “8 Hours bottle to throttle” BAC limit.04 (half the legal driving limit) Drugs must not impair mental or physical capabilities – Example: Advil=OK, Anti-histamine which makes you drowsy=not Ok (usually OTC is okay, prescription not okay) Change of Address Must notify FAA within 30 days of address change Waivers Certain rules under Part 107 can be waived with a Certificate of Waiver including: – Operating at night – Operating over people – Operating in certain airspace – Etc. Apply by completing Certificate of Waiver or Authorization Form (on FAA Website) Apply 90 days prior or operations Possible test Question Regulations Review: 90/30/10 Easy memorization trick – 90 Days to apply for a waiver – 30 Days for change of address – 10 days for accident reporting PIC is ultimately responsible all aspects of operation Height limitations is Above Ground Level (AGL) not Above Mean Sea Level (MSL) UA must be Greater than.55 lbs and less than 55 lbs the test likes to phrase “55 pounds or less” WRONG! Must be 13 to register drone, 14 to take test, 16 to apply for certificate