Free FAA Part 107 Exam Flashcards

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.