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WorksheetsPenta Criminal Justice Drone Quiz (Grade 11)
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Refer to Figure 23. What is the significance of the flag located at N32°22 and W81°18?
Shows the highest point on the sectional chart
VFR reporting checkpoint
There is a large flag pole in the area
Referring to Figure 25 Area 3, If Dallas Executive Tower is not in operation, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?
122.95 MHz
127.25 MHz
126.35 MHz
Which of the following individuals may process an application for a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?
Remote Pilot in Command
Commercial Balloon pilot
Designated Pilot Examiner
The FAA may approve your application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation:
Involves public aircraft or air carrier operations
Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
Will be conducted outside of the United States
A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?
The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.
The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months.
The news station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable.
According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is an unmanned aircraft system weighing:
55 lbs
55kg or less
Less than 55 lbs
Refer to Figure 21 Area 2, The CTAF/MULTICOM frequency for Garrison Airport is
123.0 MHz
122.8 MHz
122.9 MHz
Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond in area 2 of the sectional chart be important to a Remote PIC? (Figure 20)
The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.
The flag indicates a GPS check point that can be used by both manned and remote pilots for orientation.
The flag indicates that there will be a large obstruction depicted on the next printing of the chart.
What could you do to reduce stress in the field?
Take medication
Reduce stress at home
Pretend the stress is not there
What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted
Obtain a clearance from the controlling agency prior to entering the MOA
Operate only on the airways that transverse the MOA
According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
Remote Pilot in Command
Manufacturer
Owner or Operator
Within how many calendar days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
30 days
90 days
10 days
Refer to Figure 15. When might the weather become 3SM BR SKC?
On the 13th at 0200z
On the 12th at 1200z
On the 13th from 1000z to 1200z
According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the:
Visual observer
Owner of the sUAS
Remote Pilot in Command
If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude? (Figure 2)
47 pounds
38 pounds
34 pounds
To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the:
Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook
Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
On a VFR sectional chart, what do blue hash marks indicate?
Wildlife Refuge
Class A Airspace
Restricted Area
The vertical limits of the portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are (Refer to Figure 22, area 3)
7,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL
700 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL
1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL
Refer to Figure 15. How does the weather change from 2200z to 0200z?
The ceiling drops from 1,500 to 800
Lightning will start
The skies become clear
When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into:
All phases of the operation
The communications only
The flight portion only
What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
Propeller efficiency is increased
Propeller efficiency is decreased
Density Altitude does not affect propeller efficiency
An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as:
A funnel cloud
An inactive frontal cloud
A lenticular cloud
The effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation is called:
Crew Resource Management
Flight Operations Qualification Program
Safety Management System
You have been hired to inspect the tower under construction at 46.9N and 98.6W, near Jamestown Regional (JMS). (Fig 26, area 4) What must you receive prior to flying your unmanned aircraft in this area?
Authorization from ATC
Authorization from the Military
Authorization from the National Park Service
According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it?
All persons are eligible to register a small unmanned aircraft
If the owner does not have a valid United States driver's license
If the owner is less than 13 years of age
What kind of air would you expect over a barren area on a hot day?
Stable Air
Unstable Air
Stratus Clouds
Before each flight, the Remote Pilot in Command must ensure that:
The site supervisor has approved the flight
TSA has granted clearance
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in part 107?
Recreational use of sUAS for the operator's enjoyment
UAS used for motion picture filming
Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring
What is a characteristic of stable air?
Unlimited visibility
Cumulus clouds
Stratiform clouds
Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a Remote Pilot in Command displays while taking risks in order to impress others?
Impulsivity
Machoism
Invulnerability
What airport is located approximately 47 degrees 40 minutes N latitude and 101 degrees 26 minutes W longitude? (Figure 21)
Semshenko Airport
Garrison Airport
Mercer County Regional Airport
When operating an unmanned aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased anytime when:
The center of gravity (CG) is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit
The gross weight is reduced
The aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
Referring to Figure 23 Area 3, What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?
1,531 feet AGL
1,548 feet MSL
1,499 feet MSL
The chart shows a gray line with “VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668.” Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small unmanned aircraft? (Fig 59, area 2)
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below
No, all operations will be above 400 feet
Yes, the defined route provides traffic separation to manned aircraft
The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by:
Chart Supplement U.S. (Airport/Facility Directory)
Sectional Aeronautical Chart
NOTAMs
Terminal Procedures Publication
You move and change your address. How long do you have to notify the FAA?
30 Days
60 Days
90 Days
In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, except when within a 400' radius of a structure, at what maximum altitude can you operate an sUAS?
400 feet above ground level (AGL)
600 feet above ground level (AGL)
500 feet above ground level (AGL)
Refer to Figure 26. You’ve been commissioned to fly in the wildlife preserve located at N47°40 and W98°31. Can you accept this job?
No, you are unable to fly in national wildlife refuge areas
Yes, if you obtain prior permission from the controlling agency of Restricted Area R-5401
No, you can never enter restricted airspace
Referring to Figure 69 Area 6, what does the alert indicate?
Wildlife Refuge Center
Concentrated Student Jet Training
Class A Airspace
Refer to Figure 26. What is the height AGL of the tower located at N47°14 and W98°11?
1,729 ft
320 ft
306 ft
What are the four hazardous attitudes?
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Quitter
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Anti-Authority
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Control Freak
What does the line of latitude at area 4 measure? (Figure 26)
The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England
The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator
The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian
How would a remote PIC “CHECK NOTAMS” as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon? (Figure 20)
By utilizing the B4UFLY mobile application
By contacting the FAA district office
By obtaining a briefing via online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com
To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain a:
An abbreviated briefing
An outlook briefing
A standard briefing
When can you not operate in a restricted airspace?
When it's active
When it's inactive
Anytime as long as you don't violate the right of way of military aircraft
To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small unmanned aircraft climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?
Air Traffic Control
The Federal Aviation Administration, upon request
The National Transportation Safety Board
A person without a part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for non-recreational operations:
Under the direct supervision of a Remote Pilot in Command
Alone, if operating during daylight hours
Only when visual observers participate in the operation
What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?
Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water
The movement of cold air over much warmer water
Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights
A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane's wing is disrupted, and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing:
Exceeds the maximum speed
Exceeds its critical angle of attack
Exceeds maximum allowable operating weight
Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue
Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue; Class D and E airspace are magenta
Airports with control towers underlying Class C, D, and E airspace are shown in magenta
What is the significance of seeing “CB” in a METAR sky cover section EXAMPLE: KFAR 301953Z 36006KT 10SM SCT030CB 27/11 A3021
Cirrus Clouds
Stratus Clouds
Cumulonimbus Clouds
What clouds have the greatest turbulence?
Towering cumulus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Referring to Figure 26 Area 1, The Devils Lake East MOA is a
Military operations area
Military observation area
Meteorological observation area
Refer to Figure 23. What does the magenta “C” next to the 122.8 frequency at the Claxton-Evans Co airport mean in area 2?
Common traffic advisory frequency
Class C airspace
Common weather frequency
What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? (Refer to Figure 12)
Sky 700 feet over cast, visibility 11, occasionally 2 SM, with rain
Sky 7000 feet over cast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain
Sky 700 feet over cast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain
Clouds are divided into four families according to their
Outward shape
Height range
Composition
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
Contractor requirements
Manufacturer's recommendations
Stipulations in 14 CFR part 43
Under what condition does frost form?
When the surface temperature is below the dew point in freezing temperatures
When advection fog is present
When the surface temperature is below the dew point in any temperature
You have been hired by a farmer to use your small unmanned aircraft to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil’s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active? (Figure 21)
Locate the information in the Small UAS database
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number
Refer to the Military Operations Directory
Under what condition would a small unmanned aircraft not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?
All small unmanned aircraft need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft
When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments
Referring to Figure 26 Area 2, what hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers
High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity
Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles
Referring to Figure 20, the flag symbol at Lake Drummond represents
Compulsory reporting point for Hampton Roads Airport
Visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial call up to Norfolk Approach Control
Compulsory reporting point for Norfolk Class C airspace
A blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart depicts which class airspace?
Class C
Class B
Class D
What Class Airspace does not require approval before entering?
Class G Airspace
Class C Airspace
Class E Airspace
Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover
Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover
Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amount of alcohol
At Coeur D'Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic? (Figure 22, Area 2)
122.05 MHz
135.075 MHz
122.8 MHz
Refer to Figure 15. How long is the TAF at KMEM valid for?
The 12th of the month at 1800z to the 13th of the month at 2400z
The 12th at 1720z
The 12th of the month to the 14th of the month
A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called:
Remote Pilot in Command
Person manipulating the controls
Visual observer
Referring to Figure 59 Area 3, what is the height of the lighted tower to the northeast of Putnam Co (OWX) Airport?
1817 MSL
279 MSL
1024 AGL
What are the characteristics of stable air?
Poor visibility and steady precipitation
Good visibility and steady precipitation
Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation
When using a small unmanned aircraft in a non-recreational operation, who is responsible for informing the participants about emergency procedures?
The lead visual observer
The Remote Pilot in Command
The FAA Inspector-in-Charge
Under what condition should the Remote Pilot in Command of a small unmanned aircraft develop his or her own scheduled maintenance protocol?
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
When the FAA requires you to, following an accident
Small unmanned aircraft systems do not require maintenance
In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire:
Over suburban areas
Over a sparsely populated area
Over a parade or other social events
Referring to Figure 21 Area 3, What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644?
VFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots
IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots
Instrument training flights below 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 150 knots
What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)? (Figure 23, area 3)
1,300 feet AGL
1,300 feet MSL
1,700 feet MSL
Refer to Figure 26. You’ve been commissioned to fly in the wildlife preserve located at N47°40 and W98°31 from a moving boat is it legal to fly there?
Yes, as long as you're over a sparsely populated area
No, you are unable to fly in national wildlife refuge areas
No, you can never enter restricted airspace
What is the significance of seeing “CB” in a METAR sky cover section? EXAMPLE: KFAR 301953Z 36006KT 10SM SCT030CB 27/11 A3021
Stratus Clouds
Cirrus Clouds
Cumulonimbus Clouds
While monitoring the Cooperstown Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway? (Figure 26, area 2)
The aircraft is East
The aircraft is South
The aircraft is West
What is the weather at the Fargo airport? KFAR 301953Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3021
Winds from the south at 6 knots and clear
Winds from the north at 6 knots and clear
Winds from the north at 60 knots and clear
What types of fog depend upon wind in order to exist?
Advection fog and upslope fog
Radiation fog and ice fog
Steam fog and ground fog
After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?
Within 6 calendar months
Within 12 calendar months
Within 24 calendar months
The suffix “nimbus,” used in naming clouds, means
A rain cloud
A middle cloud containing ice pellets
A cloud with extensive vertical development
Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
Continuously scan the sky from right to left
Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area
Referring to Figure 26, what airport is located at 46°N 56 mins Latitude and 98°W 41 mins Longitude?
Sprague
Jamestown RGNC
Barnes Co
What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?
Unequal heating of the Earth's Surface
Variation of terrain elevation
Coriolis force
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a
Movement of air
Pressure differential
Heat exchange
On a VFR sectional chart, a solid blue line indicates what?
Class E Airspace
Restricted Airspace
Class B Airspace
What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?
Increased maneuverability
Shorter endurance
Faster speed
What is standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
29°C and 15.53" Hg
15°C and 29.92" Hg
30°C and 29.96" Hg
On a VFR sectional chart, what does an “R” with a circle around it represent?
Refueling Area
Remote pilot only airspace
Private airport
Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the final “link” in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?
Crew Resource Management
Risk Management
Safety Management System
You are a Remote Pilot in Command for a co-op energy service provider. You plan to use your unmanned aircraft to inspect power lines in the remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time. Fatigue can be recognized:
Easily by an experienced pilot
By an ability to overcome sleep deprivation
As being in an impaired state
You have been hired as a Remote Pilot in Command by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small unmanned aircraft. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to “fly first, ask questions later.” What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?
Machoism
Invulnerability
Impulsivity
You have received an outlook briefing from flight service through 1800wxbrief.com. The briefing indicates you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect?
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds
Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain
Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and showery precipitation
While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA?
An injury requiring hospitalization
Scrapes and cuts bandaged on site
Minor bruises
What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation
Poor visibility and smooth air
Stratiform clouds and showery precipitation
What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
Poor visibility and smooth air
Haze and smoke
Turbulence and showery precipitation
Which technique should a visual observer use to scan for air traffic during a remote flight?
Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated:
During search and rescue operations other than public
Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
Autonomously by onboard computers
What are characteristics of unstable air?
Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility
Turbulence and good surface visibility
Turbulence and poor surface visibility
A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?
Turbulent air
Showery precipitation
Poor surface visibility
Refer to Figure 26. What is the common traffic advisory frequency for the Cooperstown Airport located in area 2
121.5
122.9
118.75
If the temperature/dewpoint spread is small and decreasing, and the temperature is 62°F, what type of weather is most likely to develop?
Freezing precipitation
Thunderstorms
Fog or low clouds
When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many calendar days prior to the planned operation?
10 days
30 days
90 days
Who would a Remote Pilot in Command contact to “CHECK NOTAMS” as it is noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
NTSB office
Flight Service
FAA district office
Referring to Figure 22 Area 2, At Coeur D’Alene, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce position and intentions?
122.8 MHz
122.1/108.8 MHz
122.05 MHz
Referring to Figure 12 what is the wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from:
180° true at 4 knots
180° magnetic 4 knots
040° true at 18 knots
With ATC authorization, you are operating your small unmanned aircraft approximately 4 SM southeast of Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG). (Figure 20) What hazard is indicated to be in that area?
Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL
High density military operations in the vicinity
What is the definition of a ceiling?
Any cloud at any altitude
The lowest cloud layer
The lowest broken or overcast layer
Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107?
Operating your sUAS for an imagery company
Conducting public operations during a search mission
Flying for enjoyment with family and friends
According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft within 30 minutes after official sunset?
Use of lighted anti-collision lights
Must be operated in a rural area
Use of a transponder
Referring to Figure 23 area 3, what type of airspace is the Ridgeland Airport located in?
Military Operations Area
Prohibited Airspace
Restricted Airspace
Which of the following operations require adherence to 14 CFR 107?
Operating an sUAS for compensation
Operations conducted outside the United States
Flying a sUAS for enjoyment with family and friends
Which of the following statements is TRUE about small unmanned aircraft registration with the FAA before operation in the National Airspace System (NAS)?
All small unmanned aircraft operating under part 107 must be registered
Small unmanned aircraft do not require registration
Only unmanned aircraft that weigh 55 pounds or more must be registered
As part of an overall safety risk assessment for flight, when should the Remote Pilot in Command check and consider weather conditions in the operating area?
Prior to and throughout the duration of every small UAS flight
Only when planning an operation with unfamiliar small UAS equipment
Never. Weather factors cannot influence small UAS performance
While operating around buildings, the Remote Pilot in Command should be aware of the creation of wind gusts that
Change rapidly in direction and speed causing turbulence
Enhance stability and imagery
Increase performance of the aircraft
Part 89 Remote Identification (Remote ID) requirements:
Apply to all unmanned aircraft operating under part 107
Do not apply to unmanned aircraft
Only apply to unmanned aircraft that weigh less than 0.55 lbs
A small unmanned aircraft without Remote ID that is equipped after production with a Remote ID broadcast module:
Is limited to visual line of sight (VLOS) operations
May not be operated in the National Airspace System (NAS)
May only operate at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs)
A person may not use a Remote ID broadcast module that:
Relies solely on a software upgrade to existing hardware on the UA
Is installed by anyone other than the UA manufacturer
Fails the self-test when powered on
According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for ensuring that all control links between the ground control station and the small unmanned aircraft are working properly?
Remote Pilot in Command
Manufacturer
Owner or operator
According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft in civil twilight or at night?
Selection of a rural area for conducting the operation
Use of a transponder
Use of lighted anti-collision lights
When conducting operations during civil twilight or at night, the small unmanned aircraft must be equipped with anti-collision lights that are capable of being visible for at least:
1 statute mile (sm) from the control station
3 statute miles (sm) from the control station
5 statute miles (sm) from the control station
When does a Remote Pilot in Command operating at night have the discretion to reduce the intensity of the anti-collision lighting?
In the interest of operational safety
Never
Only at the start of a night operation
To keep the small unmanned aircraft in the intended area and within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) during night operations, the Remote Pilot in Command:
Should reduce operational ranges
Is required to designate two visual observers
May rely solely on anti-collision lights
During night operations, compensate for the night-blind spot by:
Using bright ground lighting around the Remote PIC
Looking 5° to 10° off-center of the sUAS
Focusing only on the control station display
If the Remote PIC cannot determine the location of the sUAS in relation to other aircraft during night operations, when should he or she land the sUAS?
At the end of the planned operation
Within 10 minutes
Immediately
As landing an sUAS at night is particularly challenging, select a landing area:
Over water, sand, or another soft surface
With sufficient lighting to allow a safe landing
That is as far from crewmembers as possible
According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC) operate an unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and E associated with an airport)?
The Remote PIC must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft
The Remote PIC must have prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
The Remote PIC must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery
Without prior ATC authorization, you can fly your sUAS below 400 feet above the ground (AGL) and:
In uncontrolled airspace
On private property
With at least one designated visual observer
To conduct Category 1 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft:
Must be labeled to indicate the eligible category
Must be listed in an FAA-approved Declaration of Compliance (DoC)
Must weigh 0.55 pounds or less, including everything that is on board or attached
For Category 2 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft:
Must not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin
May only be operated in a closed or restricted-access site
Must be equipped with a siren to alert persons who are not directly involved in the operation
For Category 3 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft must not cause injury equivalent to or greater than the impact of:
11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy
5 foot-pounds of kinetic energy
25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy
Category 4 operations are limited to unmanned aircraft:
With FAA-issued airworthiness certificates
Registered outside the United States
Operated beyond visual line-of-sight
For Category 1, 2, and 4 operations over people, sustained flight over open air assemblies are restricted to small unmanned aircraft that:
Are operated at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs)
Meet part 89 Remote ID requirements
Weigh more than 55 pounds
Damaged lithium batteries can cause:
A change in aircraft center of gravity
Increased endurance
An inflight fire
