Part 107 Knowledge Test: 50 Practice Questions with FAA-Sourced Answers
At MmowW, we believe knowledge is the foundation of safe, legal drone operations โ the Gyoseishoshi philosophy in action. These 50 practice questions are drawn directly from FAA regulatory material. Work through them honestly, check your weak areas, and pass your UAG exam with confidence. โ MmowW Team ๐ฆ
Quick Takeaways
- The UAG exam has 60 questions; you need 70% (42 correct) to pass
- Airspace classification and aeronautical chart reading are the most-missed sections
- All questions in this guide are sourced directly from FAA regulations and official guidance
- Questions are organized by subject area to match the actual exam weight distribution
- MmowW tracks your Part 107 recurrent training deadlines for $5.69 per aircraft / month
How to Use This Guide
Work through each question before reading the answer. Note which subject areas give you trouble โ those are where to concentrate your final study push.
Scoring yourself:
- 45โ50 correct (90%+): You're ready to test
- 40โ44 correct (80โ88%): One more focused study pass on weak areas
- Below 40 (under 80%): More study needed โ especially airspace classification
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Section 1: Regulations and Part 107 Rules (10 Questions)
Q1. Under 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small UAS?
A) 87 knots
B) 100 mph
C) Both A and B are correct
D) 120 mph
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C) Both A and B are correct. ยง 107.51(a) states the maximum groundspeed is 87 knots (100 mph). Both expressions refer to the same speed limit. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.51
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Q2. A Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) may operate a small UAS at night if the aircraft has:
A) A strobe light visible for 1 statute mile
B) Anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles
C) Navigation lights only
D) No special lighting is required
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B) Anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles. Since the 2021 rule update, night operations are permitted without a waiver if the aircraft has anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles AND the pilot has completed updated Part 107 recurrent training. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.29
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Q3. Under Part 107, how far below clouds must a small UAS fly?
A) 300 ft
B) 500 ft
C) 1,000 ft
D) No restriction below clouds
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B) 500 ft. ยง 107.51(d) requires at least 500 ft below clouds and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.51
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Q4. What is the minimum flight visibility required for Part 107 operations?
A) 1 statute mile
B) 3 statute miles
C) 5 statute miles
D) 3 nautical miles
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B) 3 statute miles. Part 107 requires a minimum of 3 statute miles flight visibility from the control station. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.51(c)
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Q5. Which of the following operations is NOT waivable under Part 107?
A) Operation at night
B) Operations over people
C) Hazardous operations (ยง 107.23)
D) Visual line of sight
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C) Hazardous operations (ยง 107.23). Section 107.23 (Hazardous operation) and ยง 107.57 (Accident reporting) are NOT waivable. All other listed rules can be waived with an approved Part 107.200 waiver application. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.205
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Q6. A small UAS Remote Pilot must report an accident to the FAA within how many calendar days if the accident results in property damage exceeding $500 (other than the UAS itself)?
A) 5 calendar days
B) 10 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
D) No reporting required for property damage
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B) 10 calendar days. ยง 107.9 requires reporting within 10 calendar days for: serious injury to any person, loss of consciousness, or property damage โฅ $500 (other than the UAS itself). Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.9
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Q7. What is the maximum allowable total weight for a small UAS operating under Part 107?
A) 250 grams
B) 25 kg (55 lbs)
C) 25 lbs
D) 55 kg
Show Answer
B) 25 kg (55 lbs). Part 107 covers UAS weighing less than 55 lbs (25 kg) at takeoff, including payload. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.3
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Q8. How often must a Part 107 Remote Pilot renew their operational currency?
A) Every 12 months
B) Every 24 months
C) Every 36 months
D) The certificate never needs renewal
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B) Every 24 months. A Remote Pilot must complete recurrent training (currently the free online ALC-677 course) every 24 calendar months to maintain currency. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.65
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Q9. Which of the following is an example of a "visual observer" (VO) under Part 107?
A) A ground-based person watching a live video feed from the drone
B) A person on the ground maintaining unaided visual contact with the UAS
C) An air traffic controller monitoring the UAS via radar
D) The Remote Pilot using binoculars to track the drone
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B) A person on the ground maintaining unaided visual contact with the UAS. A Visual Observer maintains unaided (no binoculars for continuous observation) visual contact with the UAS and assists the Remote Pilot. Binoculars are specifically excluded for continuous VLOs observation. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.33
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Q10. Under what conditions may a Part 107 operator fly over moving vehicles without a waiver?
A) Never โ always requires a waiver
B) Only if the vehicles are within a closed or restricted-access site
C) Only if the vehicles are moving slower than 25 mph
D) Only at night
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B) Only if the vehicles are within a closed or restricted-access site. ยง 107.38 generally prohibits operations over moving vehicles. Exceptions apply when within a controlled/restricted-access site, or when the drone meets Category 1/2 requirements and doesn't maintain sustained flight over the vehicles. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.38
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Section 2: Airspace Classification (10 Questions)
Q11. Which airspace class requires an ATC clearance to enter for manned aircraft and Part 107 authorization for drones?
A) Class G
B) Class E above 10,000 ft MSL
C) Class B
D) Class D
Show Answer
C) Class B. Class B airspace surrounds the nation's busiest airports and requires ATC clearance for manned aircraft. Drone operators need LAANC or FAA authorization. Source: FAA Airspace Classification
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Q12. In uncontrolled airspace (Class G), which statement about UAS altitude is correct?
A) No altitude limit applies
B) Maximum 400 ft AGL still applies under Part 107
C) UAS may fly at any altitude since ATC clearance is not required
D) Class G operations require LAANC
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B) Maximum 400 ft AGL still applies under Part 107. Class G is uncontrolled airspace requiring no ATC clearance, but Part 107's 400 ft AGL operational limit still applies. Class G does not require LAANC authorization. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.51
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Q13. Class D airspace typically extends from the surface to what altitude?
A) 2,500 ft AGL
B) 4,000 ft AGL
C) 2,500 ft MSL
D) Varies โ depicted on charts; typically to 2,500 ft AGL
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D) Varies โ depicted on charts; typically to 2,500 ft AGL. Class D airspace dimensions are defined individually for each airport and depicted on sectional charts. The altitude is typically but not always 2,500 ft AGL โ always check the chart. Source: FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
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Q14. What color are Class B airspace boundaries depicted on a VFR sectional chart?
A) Magenta
B) Blue
C) Blue with solid lines
D) Magenta with dashed lines
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C) Blue with solid lines. Class B airspace is depicted in solid blue lines on VFR sectional charts. Class C is solid magenta. Class D is dashed blue. Class E surface areas are dashed magenta. Source: FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
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Q15. A UAS operator wants to fly at 200 ft AGL in Class E airspace that begins at 700 ft AGL. What authorization is required?
A) LAANC or FAA authorization
B) No authorization โ flying below the Class E floor in Class G
C) Special waiver from the FAA
D) Tower approval
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B) No authorization โ flying below the Class E floor in Class G. If Class E begins at 700 ft AGL and the drone flies at 200 ft AGL, the drone is in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace below the Class E floor. No LAANC or authorization is needed โ Part 107's operational rules still apply. Source: FAA Airspace Classification overview
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Q16. A Remote Pilot sees a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on their preflight app. What does this mean?
A) The area is permanently off-limits to drones
B) FAA has temporarily restricted flight operations in the area; drones generally may not fly there without specific authorization
C) Only manned aircraft are affected
D) The restriction applies only to commercial drones
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B) FAA has temporarily restricted flight operations in the area; drones generally may not fly there without specific authorization. TFRs apply to all aircraft including UAS. Violating a TFR is a serious federal aviation offense with civil and criminal penalties. Source: FAA TFR information
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Q17. Which type of airspace requires Remote ID and does NOT require LAANC authorization for drone flight below 400 ft AGL?
A) Class B
B) Class C
C) Class G
D) Class D
Show Answer
C) Class G. Class G (uncontrolled) airspace does not require LAANC or ATC authorization for Part 107 operations. Remote ID is required regardless of airspace class. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.41
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Q18. A sectional chart shows a "Mode C Veil" depicted as a thick blue circle around a Class B airport. What does this mean for drone operators?
A) Drones must have Mode C transponders to fly in this area
B) No specific drone restriction โ the Mode C Veil applies to manned VFR aircraft
C) Drones are prohibited from the area entirely
D) Only helicopters are affected
Show Answer
B) No specific drone restriction โ the Mode C Veil applies to manned VFR aircraft. The Mode C Veil (typically 30 nm radius around Class B airports) requires manned VFR aircraft to have transponders with altitude reporting. This specific requirement doesn't directly apply to UAS under Part 107, but drones still need LAANC/authorization to fly in the Class B or other controlled airspace within the veil. Source: FAA AIM Chapter 3
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Q19. What color shading on a sectional chart indicates Class E airspace that begins at the surface?
A) Blue shading
B) Magenta shading
C) No shading โ depicted only by dashed magenta lines
D) Gray shading
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C) No shading โ depicted only by dashed magenta lines. Class E surface areas (E to the surface, typically around instrument approaches to smaller airports) are depicted by dashed magenta lines, not shading. Magenta shading indicates Class E beginning at 700 ft AGL. Source: FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
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Q20. Class A airspace in the US starts at what altitude?
A) 10,000 ft AGL
B) 18,000 ft MSL
C) 14,500 ft MSL
D) 12,500 ft MSL
Show Answer
B) 18,000 ft MSL. Class A airspace extends from 18,000 ft MSL to FL 600 (60,000 ft MSL). Part 107 drone operations are practically limited to 400 ft AGL, well below Class A. Source: FAA Airspace Classification
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Section 3: Weather and Aeronautical Charts (10 Questions)
Q21. A METAR shows "OVC010." What does this indicate?
A) Overcast clouds at 1,000 ft AGL
B) Overcast clouds at 10,000 ft AGL
C) Overcast clouds at 1,000 ft MSL
D) 10% cloud cover
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A) Overcast clouds at 1,000 ft AGL. In METARs, cloud heights are reported in hundreds of feet AGL. OVC = Overcast; 010 = 1,000 ft AGL. This would likely restrict Part 107 operations (must stay 500 ft below clouds). Source: FAA Aviation Weather Services
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Q22. What does a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) alert indicate?
A) Routine weather conditions
B) Hazardous meteorological conditions significant to ALL aircraft
C) Conditions affecting only small aircraft
D) Turbulence alerts for large transport aircraft only
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B) Hazardous meteorological conditions significant to ALL aircraft. SIGMETs (and Convective SIGMETs for thunderstorm activity) report hazardous weather affecting all aircraft, including UAS. A drone operator should avoid flying in or near SIGMET-affected areas. Source: FAA Aviation Weather Services
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Q23. On a sectional chart, what does a flag-like symbol on a line indicate when it crosses a road?
A) A power line
B) A railroad track
C) A highway
D) A pipeline
Show Answer
A) A power line. Power lines are depicted on sectional charts with a symbol resembling a dashed line with perpendicular ticks (flag-like when they cross roads). These are critical obstacles for low-altitude drone operations. Source: FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
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Q24. Which wind observation indicates the most concern for small UAS stability during flight?
A) Wind at 280ยฐ at 10 knots
B) Variable winds at 15 gusting to 25 knots
C) Calm winds
D) Wind at 180ยฐ at 8 knots
Show Answer
B) Variable winds at 15 gusting to 25 knots. Variable direction with significant gusts represents the greatest stability challenge for small UAS โ unpredictable forces from multiple directions can overwhelm control systems. Source: FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide
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Q25. What is a "density altitude" and why does it matter for drone operations?
A) The actual altitude shown on your altimeter
B) Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature โ affects aircraft performance
C) The altitude at which cloud formation occurs
D) The altitude recorded by GPS systems
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B) Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature โ affects aircraft performance. High density altitude (hot, humid, high-elevation conditions) reduces air density, which degrades propeller efficiency and battery performance in drones. At high density altitudes, drones may have reduced lift, shorter range, and shorter flight times. Source: FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide
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Q26. A Remote Pilot is planning a flight. The TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) for the nearest airport shows "TEMPO 1416 4SM -SHRA." What does this tell the pilot?
A) Wind from 144ยฐ at 16 knots
B) Temporarily between 1400โ1600Z, visibility 4 statute miles with light rain showers
C) Temperature at altitude is 16ยฐC
D) Cloud ceiling 4,000 ft
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B) Temporarily between 1400โ1600Z, visibility 4 statute miles with light rain showers. TEMPO = temporary conditions; 1416 = times 1400โ1600 UTC; 4SM = 4 statute miles visibility; -SHRA = light rain showers. The Remote Pilot should assess whether 4SM visibility meets the 3SM minimum during this window. Source: FAA Aviation Weather Services TAF decoder
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Q27. On a sectional chart, what does the number in a box next to an antenna tower symbol represent?
A) The tower's broadcast frequency
B) The tower's height above mean sea level (MSL)
C) The tower's AGL height
D) Both B and C โ the format is "MSL (AGL)"
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D) Both B and C โ the format is "MSL (AGL)." Obstacle heights on sectional charts show the MSL elevation first, then the AGL height in parentheses below. For example: "1249 (649)" means 1,249 ft MSL, 649 ft AGL. Drone pilots need the AGL figure. Source: FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
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Q28. What atmospheric condition is particularly dangerous for drone batteries and electronics?
A) Low humidity
B) High relative humidity combined with rapid altitude changes
C) Temperature inversions
D) High-pressure systems
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B) High relative humidity combined with rapid altitude changes. High humidity can cause condensation on electronic components, particularly when drones move between temperature zones (e.g., exiting a warm building into cold air). Additionally, LiPo battery performance degrades significantly below 0ยฐC (32ยฐF). Source: FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide
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Q29. A pirep (pilot report) indicates "TURB MDT 8500-FL180." What does this tell a drone operator?
A) That turbulence at drone altitudes is forecast
B) That moderate turbulence exists between 8,500 ft MSL and FL 180 โ well above drone operating altitudes
C) That turbulence exists near the surface
D) That the report is irrelevant
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B) That moderate turbulence exists between 8,500 ft MSL and FL 180 โ well above drone operating altitudes. This particular PIREP describes turbulence far above the 400 ft AGL Part 107 operating ceiling. However, surface wind conditions should still be independently checked. Source: FAA Aviation Weather Services PIREPs
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Q30. Microbursts are particularly hazardous to aviation because they:
A) Create only icing conditions
B) Produce intense downdrafts and rapidly shifting winds that can cause loss of control
C) Affect only jet aircraft above 10,000 ft
D) Cause only visibility reduction
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B) Produce intense downdrafts and rapidly shifting winds that can cause loss of control. Microbursts (associated with thunderstorms) produce intense downdrafts exceeding 6,000 ft/min and severe windshear. For small UAS, this is an overwhelming force. Avoid flying within 20 miles of thunderstorms. Source: FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide
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Section 4: Operations and Emergency Procedures (10 Questions)
Q31. A Remote Pilot's drone experiences a GPS failure during flight over an unpopulated area. What is the correct first action?
A) Immediately land the drone
B) Switch to manual flight mode and maintain VLOS control while assessing options
C) Activate the return-to-home function
D) Contact ATC immediately
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B) Switch to manual flight mode and maintain VLOS control while assessing options. The RPIC should take positive manual control, maintain visual contact, assess the situation, and plan a safe landing. If the area is clear and the drone is controllable, a controlled manual landing is appropriate. Source: FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide โ Emergency Procedures
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Q32. What is the recommended action if a Remote Pilot notices their drone is flying toward restricted airspace?
A) Continue โ the restriction only applies to manned aircraft
B) Continue โ at 400 ft AGL you're below the restriction
C) Immediately turn the drone around or land โ never enter restricted airspace without authorization
D) Contact ATC for a clearance
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C) Immediately turn the drone around or land โ never enter restricted airspace without authorization. Restricted airspace prohibits flight without prior ATC or controlling agency approval, regardless of altitude or aircraft type. Violations carry severe penalties. Source: 14 CFR Part 73
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Q33. Under Part 107, which person has the FINAL authority over the safe operation of the UAS?
A) The client who hired the operator
B) The Visual Observer
C) The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
D) The FAA Flight Standards District Office
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C) The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC). The RPIC has final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the UAS. No client, employer, or observer can override the RPIC's safety decisions. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.19
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Q34. A Remote Pilot experiences a "fly-away" where the drone stops responding to controls and flies in an unpredictable direction. What should the pilot do?
A) Call the manufacturer immediately
B) Take all reasonable steps to regain control; if not possible, alert persons in the flight path
C) Immediately file an FAA report
D) Abandon the drone and leave the area
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B) Take all reasonable steps to regain control; if not possible, alert persons in the flight path. The RPIC must prioritize safety of persons and property. If the drone must come down, directing its path away from people is the priority. Document everything for the required FAA accident report if applicable. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.19
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Q35. How must a Remote Pilot respond if a law enforcement officer or FAA inspector requests to see their Remote Pilot Certificate?
A) Only FAA inspectors may demand to see it โ not local law enforcement
B) Must present the certificate (or temporary certificate) upon request
C) May show a digital copy via smartphone only
D) Has 48 hours to produce the certificate
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B) Must present the certificate (or temporary certificate) upon request. ยง 107.7 requires the Remote Pilot to present their Remote Pilot Certificate, aircraft registration, and waiver (if applicable) to any authorized representative of the FAA, NTSB, or federal, state, or local law enforcement upon request. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.7
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Q36. A Remote Pilot is asked by a production company to fly their drone to shoot footage. The pilot does not have a valid Part 107 certificate. What should the pilot do?
A) Fly anyway โ the production company is responsible for compliance
B) Refuse the operation โ a valid Part 107 certificate is required
C) Fly under the recreational exception ยง 44809
D) Apply for a waiver first
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B) Refuse the operation โ a valid Part 107 certificate is required. Commercial drone operations require a valid, current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Flying for a commercial client is a Part 107 operation regardless of who hired the pilot. ยง 44809 does not apply to commercial work. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.12
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Q37. Which pre-flight check item is specifically referenced in Part 107?
A) Checking the weather and NOTAMs
B) Ensuring the UAS is in a condition for safe operation
C) Verifying battery charge
D) Calibrating the compass
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B) Ensuring the UAS is in a condition for safe operation. ยง 107.15 requires the Remote Pilot to ensure the UAS is in a condition for safe operation before each flight โ a general airworthiness check. Weather and NOTAM checks are best practices but not specifically mandated word-for-word in Part 107. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.15
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Q38. A Remote Pilot is offered a new medication by their doctor. When should the pilot research its effects on drone operations?
A) After the first flight โ if there are effects, they'll be apparent
B) Before taking the medication and before any flight where it may still be active in their system
C) Only if the medication is labeled "may cause drowsiness"
D) No need to check โ FAA doesn't regulate medication for drone pilots
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B) Before taking the medication and before any flight where it may still be active in their system. Part 107 requires pilots to be physically and mentally fit to safely operate. Flying while impaired by medication violates ยง 107.17. Pilots should research drug effects and consult a physician before flying. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.17
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Q39. When must a Remote Pilot yield the right-of-way to other aircraft?
A) Only to commercial airliners
B) At all times โ to all aircraft
C) Only when in controlled airspace
D) Only when below 400 ft AGL
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B) At all times โ to all aircraft. ยง 107.37 requires that a small UAS must yield the right of way to ALL other aircraft โ manned and unmanned. This is an absolute rule with no exceptions. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.37
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Q40. A UAS pilot operating under Part 107 must land immediately if which of the following occurs?
A) Battery level drops below 50%
B) The Visual Observer loses sight of the UAS
C) The Remote Pilot loses the ability to safely operate the aircraft
D) Wind speed exceeds 10 knots
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C) The Remote Pilot loses the ability to safely operate the aircraft. The overriding safety principle is that the RPIC must always be able to safely operate the aircraft. This could be due to equipment failure, loss of control link, or pilot incapacitation. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.19
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Section 5: Remote ID and Registration (5 Questions)
Q41. Since what date has Remote ID broadcast been required for all registered drones in the US?
A) April 21, 2021
B) September 16, 2023
C) January 1, 2024
D) August 29, 2016
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B) September 16, 2023. Remote ID broadcast became mandatory on September 16, 2023. Drones manufactured after this date must have Standard Remote ID. Existing drones can use a broadcast module retrofit or operate only in FRIAs. Source: 14 CFR Part 89
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Q42. What is the FAA's registration threshold for drones used commercially?
A) Only drones over 250g must be registered commercially
B) All commercial drones regardless of weight must be registered
C) Only drones over 55 lbs require registration
D) Commercial drones over 0.55 lbs (250g) must be registered per aircraft
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D) Commercial drones over 0.55 lbs (250g) must be registered per aircraft. Recreational drones at 0.55 lbs+ require a single $5 registration covering all the owner's aircraft. Commercial (Part 107) drones at 0.55 lbs+ require individual per-aircraft registration at $5 each, valid for 3 years. Source: 14 CFR Part 48
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Q43. A drone pilot is flying in a FRIA. Which statement is true?
A) Remote ID broadcast is still required in a FRIA
B) Drones in a FRIA are exempt from Remote ID broadcast requirements
C) Only recreational pilots may use a FRIA
D) FRIAs have no altitude restrictions
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B) Drones in a FRIA are exempt from Remote ID broadcast requirements. FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) are the only locations where drones without Remote ID capability can legally operate. FRIAs are typically established by CBOs and educational institutions. Source: 14 CFR ยง 89.115
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Q44. What information is NOT required to be broadcast by Standard Remote ID?
A) Aircraft unique identifier
B) Aircraft location and altitude
C) Operator's personal name and contact information
D) Control station location and elevation
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C) Operator's personal name and contact information. Standard Remote ID broadcasts: unique identifier, aircraft location/altitude/velocity, control station location/elevation, time mark, and emergency status. It does NOT broadcast the operator's personal name or contact information directly. Source: 14 CFR ยง 89.305
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Q45. How long is FAA drone registration valid?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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C) 3 years. FAA drone registration (both recreational and Part 107 commercial) is valid for 3 years. The registration number must be legibly marked on the exterior of the aircraft. Source: 14 CFR ยง 48.115
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Section 6: Miscellaneous Compliance (5 Questions)
Q46. Under ยง 44809, a recreational drone pilot must carry which document during flight?
A) Part 107 certificate
B) TRUST test completion certificate and aircraft registration
C) CBO membership card only
D) No documentation required
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B) TRUST test completion certificate and aircraft registration. ยง 44809(g) requires recreational flyers to carry proof of TRUST completion and their aircraft registration during flight. Source: 49 USC ยง 44809
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Q47. Which of the following best describes the FAA's preemption authority over drone regulation?
A) States have equal authority with the FAA to regulate drone airspace
B) The FAA has exclusive authority over airspace; states can regulate takeoff/landing locations and privacy
C) Local governments can prohibit all drone flight in their jurisdictions
D) FAA rules only apply to commercial operators
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B) The FAA has exclusive authority over airspace; states can regulate takeoff/landing locations and privacy. Federal law preempts state regulation of airspace itself. However, states retain authority to regulate where drones launch and land, protect privacy, and restrict surveillance. Source: FAA v. Renner โ and broader preemption doctrine per 49 USC ยง 40103
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Q48. A commercial drone operator completes an inspection of a cell tower at 450 ft AGL โ which is 400 ft above the 50 ft tower base. Is this legal under Part 107 without a waiver?
A) No โ maximum altitude is 400 ft AGL from the ground
B) Yes โ the 400 ft above structure exception applies if within 400 ft horizontally of the structure
C) Yes โ tower inspections are always exempt from altitude limits
D) No โ requires a Special Airspace Authorization
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B) Yes โ the 400 ft above structure exception applies if within 400 ft horizontally of the structure. ยง 107.51(b) allows flight up to 400 ft above the highest point of a structure if within 400 ft horizontally of the structure. A 50 ft tower permits flight up to 450 ft AGL in this scenario. Source: 14 CFR ยง 107.51(b)
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Q49. What is the civil penalty range for a knowing and willful violation of FAA UAS regulations?
A) Up to $1,000
B) Up to $27,500 per violation (Remote ID / registration violations)
C) Up to $250,000 for any FAA violation
D) Only criminal penalties apply โ no civil fines
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B) Up to $27,500 per violation (Remote ID / registration violations). Civil penalties include up to $27,500 per violation for Remote ID and registration violations, and up to $32,666 per violation for airspace violations. Criminal penalties (separate) can reach $250,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment for deliberate interference with manned aircraft. Source: FAA UAS Enforcement
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Q50. The BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) rule changes expected under proposed Part 108 would:
A) Permanently ban BVLOS commercial drone operations
B) Create a framework for routine BVLOS operations without requiring individual waivers
C) Require all BVLOS operators to have manned pilot certificates
D) Apply only to drones over 55 lbs
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B) Create a framework for routine BVLOS operations without requiring individual waivers. Proposed Part 108 (NPRM expected 2026) would establish categories of BVLOS operations that can proceed routinely without individual ยง 107.31 waivers โ a major advancement for delivery, inspection, and survey industries. Source: FAA UAS BVLOS ARC Recommendations
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How did you score?
| Score | Result |
|---|---|
| 45โ50 (90%+) | Ready to book your test |
| 40โ44 (80โ88%) | Study your weak areas from above |
| 35โ39 (70โ78%) | More preparation needed โ review FAA Study Guide |
| Below 35 | Allocate 2+ more weeks of study before testing |
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Summary {#summary}
These 50 questions reflect the types you'll encounter on the real UAG exam. Key study priorities:
- Airspace classification โ know every class (A through G) and its chart depiction
- Part 107 operational rules โ altitude, speed, VLOS, visibility, cloud clearance
- Night operations โ permitted since 2021 with anti-collision lighting and updated training
- Remote ID โ mandatory since September 16, 2023
- Emergency procedures โ RPIC always has final authority and responsibility
Related Articles
- Part 107 Explained: The Complete Guide to Commercial Drone Operations in the US (2026)
- How to Get Your Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate: Step-by-Step 2026
- Part 107 Recurrent Training: Your 24-Month Renewal Checklist
- Class B, C, D, E2 Airspace for Drone Pilots: What They Mean and How to Fly
- Remote ID for Drones: What You Must Broadcast (14 CFR Part 89 Complete Guide)
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Disclaimer
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References
- FAA Part 107 (14 CFR Part 107): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107
- FAA Part 89 (Remote ID): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89
- FAA DroneZone: https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/
- FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf
- FAA Aviation Weather Services: https://www.aviationweather.gov/
- FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/
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