MmowW's Vice Director Pippo here ๐Ÿฆ‰ Every single question in this practice set is grounded in a specific section of the Code of Federal Regulations. No fabricated scenarios, no guesswork โ€” just the real rules you need to know for the UAG exam and for safe commercial drone operations. Each answer includes the CFR citation so you can verify it yourself.

Quick Takeaways
  • 50 multiple-choice questions covering all major UAG exam topics
  • Every answer cites the specific CFR section (14 CFR Part 107, Part 89, or related statute)
  • Questions organized by topic: Airspace, Operational Limits, Remote ID, LAANC, Operations Over People, Waivers, Registration, and Reporting
  • Use these alongside the free FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide for maximum preparation

Table of Contents

  1. How to Use These Questions
  2. Airspace Classification (Questions 1-10)
  3. Part 107 Operational Limits (Questions 11-20)
  4. Remote ID โ€” Part 89 (Questions 21-27)
  5. LAANC and Airspace Authorization (Questions 28-33)
  6. Operations Over People โ€” Categories 1-4 (Questions 34-38)
  7. Waivers (Questions 39-42)
  8. Registration and Certification (Questions 43-46)
  9. Accident Reporting and Penalties (Questions 47-50)
  10. Scoring and Next Steps

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    How to Use These Questions

    Tip: Simulate real test conditions. Set a timer for 100 minutes (50 questions at 2 minutes each, matching the UAG exam pace). Answer all questions before checking answers. Track your score by topic to identify weak areas for focused study.

    Each question provides three answer choices (A, B, C). The correct answer and its CFR citation appear immediately after each question. On the actual UAG exam, you will see four choices โ€” these practice questions use three to focus your attention on the regulatory substance.

    Recommended Study Sequence
    1. Take all 50 questions under timed conditions (100 minutes)
    2. Score yourself by topic section
    3. Identify your weakest topic areas (below 70%)
    4. Read the CFR sections cited in your missed answers
    5. Retake the missed questions after 24 hours
    6. Repeat until all sections are at 90%+

    Common Mistake: Studying only the answers without reading the cited CFR sections. The actual UAG exam phrases questions differently from any practice set. Understanding the regulation itself โ€” not memorizing specific Q&A pairs โ€” is what produces a passing score.

    Airspace Classification (Questions 1-10)

    Q1. Class B airspace typically surrounds which type of airport?

    A) Small regional airports with a control tower B) Major metropolitan airports with high traffic volume C) Military airfields exclusively

    Q2. In which class of airspace can a Part 107 operator fly below 400 ft AGL without obtaining any airspace authorization?

    A) Class D B) Class G C) Class C

    Q3. Class A airspace in the United States extends from _____ to _____.

    A) Surface to 10,000 ft MSL B) 18,000 ft MSL to FL600 C) 10,000 ft MSL to 18,000 ft MSL

    Q4. A Part 107 operator wants to fly near a small airport with an operating control tower. This airport is most likely surrounded by which class of airspace?

    A) Class E B) Class D C) Class B

    Q5. What is the minimum flight visibility required for Part 107 operations?

    A) 1 statute mile B) 3 statute miles C) 5 statute miles

    Q6. What is the required minimum distance below clouds for Part 107 operations?

    A) 200 ft B) 500 ft C) 1,000 ft

    Q7. What is the required minimum horizontal distance from clouds for Part 107 operations?

    A) 500 ft B) 1,000 ft C) 2,000 ft

    Q8. Special Use Airspace that is designated as a "Prohibited Area" means:

    A) Flight is prohibited at all times; no authorization is possible B) Flight is allowed with ATC permission C) Flight is restricted during published hours only

    Q9. Which airspace class requires a LAANC authorization for Part 107 operations and surrounds medium-traffic airports?

    A) Class C B) Class G C) Class E at the surface

    Q10. An area on a sectional chart marked with a dashed magenta line extending from the surface indicates which type of airspace?

    A) Class D B) Class E surface area C) Class G

    Part 107 Operational Limits (Questions 11-20)

    Q11. What is the maximum altitude AGL at which a Part 107 operator may fly?

    A) 200 ft B) 400 ft C) 500 ft

    Q12. A 300 ft radio tower stands on flat terrain. A Part 107 operator is within 400 ft of the structure. What is the maximum legal altitude for the drone?

    A) 400 ft AGL B) 700 ft AGL C) 300 ft AGL

    Q13. What is the maximum ground speed permitted under Part 107?

    A) 87 knots (100 mph) B) 60 knots (69 mph) C) 120 knots (138 mph)

    Q14. Under Part 107, when may a remote pilot operate a small UAS at night without a waiver?

    A) Never โ€” night operations always require a waiver B) When the aircraft has anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles C) Only within 1 mile of an illuminated landing zone

    Q15. Part 107 requires that the remote pilot or a visual observer maintain what type of contact with the aircraft at all times?

    A) Radar contact B) Visual line of sight (VLOS) C) GPS telemetry contact

    Q16. Which Part 107 rule is explicitly not waivable under any circumstances?

    A) Section 107.29 โ€” Daylight operations B) Section 107.23 โ€” Hazardous operations C) Section 107.31 โ€” Visual line of sight

    Q17. The maximum total weight (including payload) for a small UAS under Part 107 is:

    A) 25 lb (11.3 kg) B) 55 lb (25 kg) C) 100 lb (45.4 kg)

    Q18. A Part 107 operator must yield right of way to:

    A) All manned aircraft B) Only aircraft on final approach C) Only aircraft in emergency situations

    Q19. "Civil twilight" as referenced in Part 107 night operations rules means the period when:

    A) The sun is between 6 and 12 degrees below the horizon B) The sun is no more than 6 degrees below the horizon C) The sun is between 12 and 18 degrees below the horizon

    Q20. Under Part 107, may a remote pilot operate a small UAS from a moving vehicle?

    A) Yes, without any restrictions B) No, it is prohibited under all circumstances C) Generally prohibited, except within a closed or restricted-access site or for compliant Category 1/2/3 operations

    Remote ID โ€” Part 89 (Questions 21-27)

    Q21. As of September 16, 2023, which drones must broadcast Remote ID?

    A) Only commercial drones weighing more than 5 lb B) Virtually all drones that require FAA registration C) Only drones operating in controlled airspace

    Q22. Which of the following is NOT a compliance pathway for Remote ID under Part 89?

    A) Standard Remote ID drone with built-in broadcast hardware B) Remote ID broadcast module attached to the aircraft C) Filing a Remote ID flight plan with the FAA before each flight

    Q23. What data must a Standard Remote ID drone broadcast during flight?

    A) Only the aircraft registration number B) Aircraft position, altitude, velocity, control station position, unique identifier, time mark, and emergency status C) Pilot name, address, and certificate number

    Q24. A FRIA (FAA-Recognized Identification Area) allows a drone operator to:

    A) Fly without any registration requirement B) Fly without broadcasting Remote ID, but only within the designated FRIA boundaries C) Fly above 400 ft AGL without authorization

    Q25. The civil penalty for operating a drone without Remote ID compliance can be up to:

    A) $5,000 B) $27,500 C) $50,000

    Q26. Remote ID broadcast position accuracy must be within _____ of the aircraft's true position at 95% probability.

    A) 50 ft B) 100 ft C) 500 ft

    Q27. A manufacturer certifies Remote ID compliance through which FAA process?

    A) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) B) Declaration of Compliance (DOC) C) Airworthiness Directive (AD)

    LAANC and Airspace Authorization (Questions 28-33)

    Q28. LAANC stands for:

    A) Low Altitude Advisory and Navigation Control B) Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability C) Limited Airspace Access Notification and Clearance

    Q29. LAANC is available at approximately how many airports nationwide?

    A) 200 B) 500 C) 726

    Q30. When using LAANC, if the requested altitude is at or below the UAS Facility Map grid ceiling for the location, how quickly is authorization typically granted?

    A) Within 24 hours B) Near-instantly (seconds) C) Within 5 business days

    Q31. A Part 107 operator wants to fly at 200 ft AGL in Class D airspace near a regional airport. The UASFM grid ceiling for that location is 100 ft. What happens when the LAANC request is submitted?

    A) Automatic approval at 200 ft B) Automatic denial โ€” the request is impossible C) The request enters "Further Coordination" for manual FAA review

    Q32. Part 107 operations in Class B airspace near a major airport require:

    A) No authorization if below 400 ft B) LAANC authorization or other FAA approval C) Only a phone call to the control tower

    Q33. Which FAA app is specifically recommended for checking airspace restrictions before a UAS flight?

    A) ForeFlight B) B4UFLY C) FlightRadar24

    Operations Over People โ€” Categories 1-4 (Questions 34-38)

    Q34. Under Category 1 (Section 107.110), a small UAS may fly over people if it weighs no more than:

    A) 0.25 lb (113 g) B) 0.55 lb (250 g) C) 1.0 lb (454 g)

    Q35. A Category 2 drone operating over people requires which manufacturer certification?

    A) FAA Airworthiness Certificate B) FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance (DOC) C) Pilot Operating Handbook approval

    Q36. Category 3 operations over people are restricted to:

    A) Any outdoor location B) Closed or restricted-access sites C) Only indoor facilities

    Q37. Which Operations Over People category requires an FAA airworthiness certificate?

    A) Category 2 B) Category 3 C) Category 4

    Q38. Under Category 1, may sustained flight be maintained over a moving vehicle on a public road?

    A) Yes, with no restrictions B) No โ€” Category 1 permits overflight of moving vehicles only if sustained flight is not maintained C) Yes, but only at altitudes above 200 ft

    Waivers (Questions 39-42)

    Q39. Waivers for Part 107 rules are applied for through:

    A) Calling the nearest FSDO B) FAA DroneZone online portal C) Mailing a paper application to FAA headquarters

    Q40. The typical processing time for a Part 107 waiver application is:

    A) 7 business days B) 30 days C) 90 days

    Q41. Which of the following Part 107 rules can be waived?

    A) Section 107.23 โ€” Hazardous operations B) Section 107.31 โ€” Visual line of sight C) Section 107.9 โ€” Accident reporting

    Q42. The proposed Part 108 BVLOS rule, when finalized, would eliminate the need for which type of waiver?

    A) Section 107.29 โ€” Night operations B) Section 107.31 โ€” Visual line of sight C) Section 107.51 โ€” Operating limitations

    Registration and Certification (Questions 43-46)

    Q43. How much does it cost to register a drone for commercial use on FAA DroneZone?

    A) Free B) $5 per aircraft C) $25 per aircraft

    Q44. The minimum age to obtain a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is:

    A) 14 years B) 16 years C) 18 years

    Q45. How often must a Part 107 remote pilot complete recurrent training to maintain currency?

    A) Every 12 calendar months B) Every 24 calendar months C) Every 36 calendar months

    Q46. A pilot with an existing Part 61 certificate (manned aircraft) who wants a Part 107 certificate must:

    A) Take the full UAG knowledge test at a testing center B) Complete the free ALC online training course and apply through IACRA C) Complete 10 hours of supervised UAS flight time

    Accident Reporting and Penalties (Questions 47-50)

    Q47. Under 14 CFR Section 107.9, a Part 107 operator must report an accident to the FAA within:

    A) 24 hours B) 10 calendar days C) 30 calendar days

    Q48. The $500 property damage threshold under Section 107.9 refers to damage to:

    A) The small unmanned aircraft itself B) Property other than the small unmanned aircraft C) Combined damage to the aircraft and other property

    Q49. The maximum civil penalty for unauthorized flight in restricted or prohibited airspace is:

    A) $10,000 B) $27,500 C) $32,666

    Q50. Knowingly or willfully interfering with a manned aircraft can result in criminal penalties of up to:

    A) $50,000 fine and 1 year imprisonment B) $250,000 fine and/or 3 years imprisonment C) $100,000 fine and 6 months imprisonment

    Scoring and Next Steps

    Score Yourself:
    • 45-50 correct (90-100%): You are well-prepared for the UAG exam. Focus your remaining study on sectional chart reading and weather decoding.
    • 35-44 correct (70-88%): You meet the passing threshold but have gaps. Review the CFR sections cited in your missed questions.
    • Below 35 (under 70%): Additional study time recommended. Focus on the FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide and the operational limits of Part 107 Subpart B.

    Common Mistake: Memorizing answers without understanding the underlying regulation. On the UAG exam, questions are phrased differently from practice tests. Understanding the "why" behind each rule โ€” by reading the actual CFR section โ€” prepares you for any phrasing.

    Remember that the actual UAG exam has 60 questions, a 2-hour time limit, and requires a 70% passing score (42 correct). The exam costs approximately $175 at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center.

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    References

    1. 14 CFR Part 107 Full Text (eCFR) โ€” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107
    2. 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart B Operating Rules โ€” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-B
    3. 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart D Operations Over People โ€” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-D
    4. 14 CFR Part 89 Remote ID (eCFR) โ€” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89
    5. 14 CFR Section 89.315 Broadcast Requirements โ€” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89/subpart-D
    6. 14 CFR Section 107.9 Accident Reporting โ€” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-A/section-107.9
    7. FAA LAANC Information โ€” https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/laanc
    8. FAA Part 107 Waivers โ€” https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers
    9. FAA DroneZone โ€” https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/
    10. B4UFLY App โ€” https://b4ufly.aloft.ai/

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