WorksheetsPart 107 Drone Regulations Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the maximum altitude for small drones during a VLOS operation under Part 107 regulations?
200 feet AGL
400 feet AGL
600 feet AGL
800 feet AGL
Which type of drone is subject to fewer regulations under Part 107, for which operators must hold a remote pilot certificate with a manned aircraft rating, which requires additional training and certification?
Toy drones
Micro drones
Medium and Large drones
Racing drones
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a drone to be classified as a small drone under Part 107 regulations?
It must weigh less than 55 lbs
It must be registered with the FAA
The drone must have a wingspan of less than 5 feet
It must be operated within line of sight
What is the classification of drones used for educational or research purposes by a college or university under Part 107 regulations?
Commercial drones
Industrial drones
Recreational drones
Military drones
Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating under Part 107 regulations?
Logging 100 flight hours
Passing an aeronautical knowledge test
Completing an FAA internship
Owning a drone business
What is the backbone of a sUAS?
Battery
Propeller
Frame
Flight controller
What materials are typically used for the frame of an sUAS?
Steel or wood
Aluminum or copper
Carbon fiber or plastic
Titanium or glass
How many motors and propellers does an sUAS typically have?
2
3
4
6
What is the purpose of the flight controller?
To store flight data
To control the motors and propellers
To provide Wi-Fi signal
To recharge the battery
What type of battery is typically used for an sUAS?
Nickel–cadmium
Lead–acid
Lithium polymer (LiPo)
Alkaline
What is the purpose of the transmitter and receiver?
To transmit camera footage
To measure altitude
To control the sUAS remotely
To detect nearby aircraft
What is torque?
The measure of voltage output
The push of air downward
The twisting force generated by a spinning object
The lift generated by propellers
How many motors are in a quadcopter?
2
3
4
6
What is the purpose of having two pairs of motors in a quadcopter spinning in opposite directions?
To increase speed
To reduce noise
To cancel out unbalanced torque
To save battery power
What happens if the torque generated by each motor is unbalanced?
The drone hovers perfectly
The drone accelerates faster
The drone spins or tilts in a certain direction
The drone automatically shuts down
What is the center of gravity?
The point where propellers meet
The point at which the weight of the drone is evenly distributed
The motor’s central hub
The battery connection point
What is the angle of attack of the propellers?
The tilt of the drone during takeoff
The angle between the propeller blade and the plane of rotation
The battery angle in flight
The pitch of the frame
Consider the shape of the drone and the frame's layout. What can you identify in the design?
Asymmetry
Irregularity
Symmetry
Randomness
How long could a 1500 mAh LiPo battery discharge 10 amps?
6 minutes
9 minutes
12 minutes
15 minutes
How long could a 5 Ah battery discharge 1 amp?
120 minutes
200 minutes
300 minutes
500 minutes
How long could a 2500-mAh battery discharge 12,000 milliamps?
5 minutes
10 minutes
12.5 minutes
20 minutes
Which direction would the drone spin if all four propellers were spun clockwise?
Left
Forward
Counter-clockwise
Backward
Which direction would the drone spin if there were three propellers spinning counter-clockwise and one spinning clockwise at the same speed?
Counter-clockwise
Clockwise
Straight up
No spin
If a drone has a more robust and durable frame made from high-quality material, what aspects would be affected?
Weight
Cost
Durability
All of the above
What type of antenna would be optimal if you must fly both in front of and behind yourself?
Directional
Dipole
Omni
Patch
What component is needed inside your flight controller to decode a signal from an SBUS receiver?
Power filter
Voltage regulator
Dedicated signal inverter
ESC
By what factor does the wavelength of an electromagnetic signal change if the frequency is increased 1000 times?
It becomes 1000 times larger
It becomes 100 times smaller
It becomes 1000 times smaller
It remains unchanged
What is the main purpose of Part 107 regulations?
To increase drone prices
To restrict drone ownership
To ensure the safe operation of small unmanned aircraft systems
To promote commercial advertising
What is the maximum altitude for sUAS operations without a waiver?
300 feet AGL
400 feet AGL
500 feet AGL
1000 feet AGL
What is a pre-flight inspection in sUAS operations?
A pilot’s written test
A check to ensure the drone is in good working condition and safe to fly
A map of the flight area
A maintenance log
What is the significance of maintaining visual line-of-sight (VLOS) in sUAS operations?
It reduces battery usage
It increases video quality
It ensures the operator can see and avoid potential hazards
It makes drones faster
Why should drones not be flown near airports?
To protect birds
Because the GPS won’t work
It increases the risk of collision with other aircraft
It’s illegal to use cameras near airports
What is the definition of error?
Any accurate measurement
The difference between the true value and a measured value
A calibration adjustment
A control input mistake
What are the three categories of sensor errors?
Instrumental, data, and pilot errors
Mechanical, electric, and environmental
Instrumental, environmental, and random
Wind, thermal, and software
What is scale factor error?
The true value divided by the average
The measured value equals the true value multiplied by a factor
The difference between max and min readings
A battery calibration error
What is the primary environmental factor that affects sUAS operations?
Humidity
Wind conditions
Temperature
Dust
What is the maximum wind speed limit for sUAS operations under Part 107?
10 knots
15 knots
20 knots
25 knots
What is the minimum visibility requirement for sUAS operations under Part 107?
1 mile
2 miles
3 miles
5 miles
What is the primary concern regarding cold temperatures during sUAS operations?
Increased propeller spin
Reduced battery efficiency
Higher camera quality
Overheating of motors
What is the potential risk of high humidity during sUAS operations?
Overheating
Electronics malfunction
Reduced lift
Faster discharge
According to 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS is an unmanned aircraft weighing _____.
Less than 25 lbs
Less than 45 lbs
Less than 55 lbs
Less than 65 lbs
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated _____.
Automatically
Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
By autopilot only
With a remote co-pilot
Which of the following types of operations are excluded from Part 107 requirements?
Commercial filming
Model aircraft for hobby use
Educational mapping
Real estate photography
The Part 107 regulations apply to _____.
Military drone operations
Government drone operations
Civil unmanned aircraft operations
Toy drone flights
Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107?
Flying a toy drone in your backyard
Flying a drone as a hobby
Operating your sUAS for an imagery company
Testing a drone indoors
You’ve just changed your home address. When must you notify the FAA of this change?
Within 10 days
Within 20 days
Within 30 days
Within 45 days
How often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?
Every 12 months
Every 18 months
Every 24 months
Every 36 months
A person applying for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating must be at least _____.
14 years old
16 years old
18 years old
21 years old
To continue exercising Remote Pilot Certificate privileges, the certificate holder must pass recurrent testing within _____.
12 months
18 months
24 calendar months
36 months
The 14 CFR Part 107 rules apply to _____.
Hobbyist operations only
Indoor drone flights
Civil unmanned aircraft operations
Drone racing leagues
