FAA Part 107 Regulations Introduction Section 1.1

You are operating a 1,280 g (2.8 lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?

• 14 CFR Part 107

• 14 CFR Part 48

• This operation is not subject to FAA regulations.

Answer explanation

This operation is recreational in nature. However, Part 48 "registration and Marking requirements for sUAS" applies for all operations of an sUAS over .55 pounds, whether for work or your own enjoyment.

You have accepted football tickets in exchange for using your sUAS to videotape a future construction zone. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?

• 14 CFR Part 107

• 14 CFR Part 101

• This operation is not subject to FAA regulations.

Answer explanation

This sUAS operation is subject to 14 CFR Part 107 because compensation (money or otherwise) makes the operation commercial in nature.

You plan to operate a 33 lb sUAs to capture aerial imagery over real estate for use in sales listings. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?

• 14 CFR Part 107

• 14 CFR Part 101

• This operation is not subject to FAA regulations.

Answer explanation

This sUAS operation is subject to 14 CFR Part 107 because the area imagery is for the furtherance o a business, making it commercial in nature.

According to 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS is an unmanned aircraft system weighing

• less than 55 lbs

• 55 kg or less

• 55 lbs or less

Answer explanation

Small unmanned aircraft sUAS means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 lbs on takeoff, including everything the is on board, or otherwise attached to the aircraft.

"Unmanned aircraft" is defined as a device operatied

• during search and rescue operations other than public

• without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

• for hobby and recreational use when not certificated

Answer explanation

An unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.