FAA Part 107 Exam Flashcards

Q: Who needs a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate?

A Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required for commercial small UAS operations in the United States. That includes flights for compensation or flights that further a business, even if the pilot is not directly paid for that specific flight.

Q: What score do I need to pass the Part 107 knowledge test?

You need at least 70%, which is 42 correct answers out of 60 multiple-choice questions. The test time limit is 2 hours.

Q: What Part 107 topics should I study first?

Start with operating rules, airspace authorization, sectional chart interpretation, Remote ID, night operations, METAR/TAF decoding, weather minimums, and aeronautical decision-making because these drive many scenario questions.

Question 1

Part 107

Accepted Answer

The FAA regulation for civil small UAS operations, especially commercial drone flights. It defines pilot certification, aircraft limits, operating rules, waivers, and responsibilities.

Question 2

Small unmanned aircraft

Accepted Answer

An unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds at takeoff, including payload, batteries, and attached equipment. Exceeding that limit means standard Part 107 no longer applies.

Question 3

Remote PIC

Accepted Answer

The Remote Pilot in Command has final authority and responsibility for the flight. Even if someone else manipulates the controls, the Remote PIC is accountable for compliance and safety.

Question 4

Person manipulating the controls

Accepted Answer

The person actually flying the small UAS. This person does not always have to hold the certificate if a qualified Remote PIC directly supervises the operation.

Question 5

Visual observer

Accepted Answer

A crew member who helps the Remote PIC see the aircraft and surrounding airspace. A VO is optional under Part 107 but useful for complex operations and risk control.

Question 6

Commercial operation

Accepted Answer

A drone flight conducted for compensation, hire, or in furtherance of a business. Commercial purpose is the key trigger for Part 107 certification.

Question 7

Part 107 knowledge test

Accepted Answer

The initial UAG test has 60 multiple-choice questions, a 2-hour limit, and a 70% passing score. Passing is required before applying for the Remote Pilot Certificate.

Question 8

Recurrent training

Accepted Answer

Remote pilots must complete recurrent training every 24 calendar months to keep operating privileges current. The certificate itself does not expire, but currency does.

Question 9

Maximum altitude

Accepted Answer

Standard Part 107 operations are limited to 400 feet AGL, unless flying within 400 feet of a structure and not more than 400 feet above its immediate uppermost limit.

Question 10

Maximum groundspeed

Accepted Answer

A small UAS may not exceed 87 knots, or 100 mph, groundspeed under standard Part 107 rules. The limit supports see-and-avoid and control margins.

Question 11

Minimum visibility

Accepted Answer

Part 107 requires at least 3 statute miles of flight visibility from the control station. Visibility matters because the pilot must see hazards and maintain situational awareness.

Question 12

Cloud clearance

Accepted Answer

A small UAS must stay at least 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds. These distances help separate drones from manned aircraft operating near clouds.

Question 13

Visual line of sight

Accepted Answer

The Remote PIC, person manipulating controls, or visual observer must be able to see the aircraft unaided except for corrective lenses. VLOS supports collision avoidance.

Question 14

No careless or reckless operation

Accepted Answer

Part 107 prohibits operating in a way that endangers life or property. This broad safety rule can apply even when a specific numerical limit is not violated.

Question 15

Yielding right of way

Accepted Answer

Small UAS must yield to all manned aircraft and may not pass over, under, or ahead unless well clear. Manned aircraft always have priority in conflict scenarios.

Question 16

Moving vehicle operations

Accepted Answer

Operating from a moving land or water vehicle is allowed without a waiver only in sparsely populated areas and not over nonparticipants. Operating from a moving aircraft requires a waiver.

Question 17

Class B airspace

Accepted Answer

Controlled airspace around the busiest airports, shown with solid blue boundaries on sectional charts. Part 107 operations require FAA authorization before flight.

Question 18

Class C airspace

Accepted Answer

Controlled airspace around airports with an operating control tower, radar approach control, and moderate traffic. Drone operations require FAA authorization.

Question 19

Class D airspace

Accepted Answer

Controlled airspace around towered airports, usually shown by dashed blue lines. Part 107 pilots need authorization before operating there.

Question 20

Class E surface area

Accepted Answer

Controlled airspace that begins at the surface, often shown by dashed magenta lines. Part 107 pilots need authorization because the airspace is controlled at ground level.

Question 21

Class G airspace

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled airspace where Part 107 pilots generally do not need FAA airspace authorization. Other rules still apply, including VLOS, altitude, weather, and TFR compliance.

Question 22

LAANC

Accepted Answer

Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability provides near-real-time authorization for drone operations in many controlled airspace areas. It is a key operational tool near airports.

Question 23

UAS Facility Map

Accepted Answer

FAA grid maps that show maximum altitudes where LAANC authorization may be available. They guide authorization requests but are not permission by themselves.

Question 24

TFR

Accepted Answer

A Temporary Flight Restriction limits or prohibits flight in a defined area for safety or security. Drone pilots must check TFRs before flight because violations can be severe.

Question 25

NOTAM

Accepted Answer

A Notice to Air Missions provides time-sensitive aeronautical information. Remote pilots use NOTAMs to identify restrictions, hazards, and operational changes before launch.

Question 26

Sectional chart

Accepted Answer

An aeronautical map showing airports, airspace, obstacles, terrain, and navigation data. Part 107 questions often require reading chart symbols and airspace boundaries.

Question 27

Solid blue line

Accepted Answer

On a sectional chart, a solid blue boundary indicates Class B airspace. The exam often asks you to identify controlled airspace from line color and style.

Question 28

Dashed blue line

Accepted Answer

A dashed blue boundary indicates Class D airspace. For Part 107, that means controlled airspace authorization is required before operating.

Question 29

Dashed magenta line

Accepted Answer

A dashed magenta boundary indicates Class E airspace beginning at the surface. Surface Class E requires FAA authorization for Part 107 operations.

Question 30

Magenta vignette

Accepted Answer

A fuzzy magenta shading indicates Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL. Below that floor is usually Class G, but other restrictions may still apply.

Question 31

Obstacle numbers

Accepted Answer

On sectional charts, the top number is elevation MSL and the parenthesized number is height AGL. This helps pilots assess clearance and local terrain.

Question 32

MEF

Accepted Answer

Maximum Elevation Figure gives the highest known terrain or obstacle elevation in a chart quadrangle, rounded with safety buffer, in hundreds of feet MSL.

Question 33

METAR

Accepted Answer

An aviation routine weather report describing current conditions at an airport. Part 107 candidates must decode wind, visibility, clouds, temperature, dew point, and altimeter settings.

Question 34

TAF

Accepted Answer

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast predicts weather for an airport area over a defined period. It matters for deciding whether conditions will remain legal and safe during a flight.

Question 35

Wind format in METAR

Accepted Answer

A code such as 27009KT means wind from 270 degrees at 9 knots. Direction is where wind comes from, which matters for takeoff, landing, and drift.

Question 36

Visibility code

Accepted Answer

METAR visibility such as 10SM means 10 statute miles. Part 107 requires at least 3 statute miles of flight visibility from the control station.

Question 37

Ceiling

Accepted Answer

The height of the lowest broken or overcast cloud layer, or vertical visibility into an obscuration. Ceiling affects whether cloud clearance can be maintained.

Question 38

Density altitude

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature. High density altitude reduces propeller, wing, and battery performance, so drones may climb poorly and use more power.

Question 39

Loading and center of gravity

Accepted Answer

Payload placement affects stability, controllability, and battery demand. A drone outside weight or CG limits may become difficult to control or unable to meet performance expectations.

Question 40

Battery reserve

Accepted Answer

Part 107 does not set a universal battery reserve number, but safe pilots plan reserves for wind, go-arounds, delays, and emergencies. Conservative planning supports ADM.

Question 41

Remote ID

Accepted Answer

A system that broadcasts drone identification and location information during flight. Most Part 107 drones requiring registration must comply through Standard Remote ID, a broadcast module, or FRIA operations.

Question 42

Standard Remote ID

Accepted Answer

Remote ID capability built into the aircraft and broadcasting required identification and location data. It is the simplest compliance path for many newer drones.

Question 43

Remote ID broadcast module

Accepted Answer

An add-on device that broadcasts required Remote ID data for aircraft without built-in Standard Remote ID. The pilot must ensure it is installed and functioning before flight.

Question 44

FRIA

Accepted Answer

An FAA-Recognized Identification Area where drones can operate without Remote ID broadcast. FRIAs are limited locations, not a general exemption for commercial operations.

Question 45

Night operations

Accepted Answer

Part 107 allows night flight without a waiver when the pilot has required training and the drone has anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.

Question 46

Civil twilight

Accepted Answer

The period beginning 30 minutes before official sunrise and ending 30 minutes after official sunset. Anti-collision lighting is required during civil twilight under Part 107.

Question 47

Anti-collision lighting

Accepted Answer

Lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles and with a flash rate sufficient to avoid collision. It helps other aircraft detect the drone at night or during civil twilight.

Question 48

ADM

Accepted Answer

Aeronautical Decision Making is a structured approach to identifying hazards, assessing risk, and choosing safe actions. FAA scenario questions usually reward conservative risk management.

Question 49

IMSAFE

Accepted Answer

A personal readiness checklist: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion or Eating. It matters because pilot impairment can make an otherwise legal operation unsafe.

Question 50

Accident reporting

Accepted Answer

A Part 107 accident must be reported to the FAA within 10 days if it causes serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage meeting the regulatory threshold.

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