Free Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Pilot Exam Questions and Answers

Under Part 107, the maximum allowable altitude for a small UAS is:

• AA. 400 feet AGL, or within 400 feet of a structure
• BB. 700 feet MSL
• CC. 200 feet AGL
• DD. 500 feet AGL

A remote pilot who earned a Part 107 certificate by passing the initial knowledge test must complete recurrent training within every:

• AA. 48 calendar months
• BB. 6 calendar months
• CC. 24 calendar months
• DD. 12 calendar months

A small UAS accident must be reported to the FAA within 10 days if it results in:

• AA. Serious injury or loss of consciousness, or property damage over $500 (other than to the sUAS)
• BB. Only a fatality
• CC. Only damage to the sUAS
• DD. Property damage of any amount

A hobbyist flying under the recreational exception must register an unmanned aircraft that weighs more than:

• AA. 5 pounds
• BB. 55 pounds
• CC. 0.55 pounds (250 g)
• DD. Nothing; registration is never needed

You plan to fly a drone in Class D airspace surrounding a towered airport. What is required?

• AA. Nothing, if you stay below 400 feet
• BB. Prior authorization from ATC, such as through LAANC
• CC. A Class D waiver only
• DD. Only notification by email after the flight

On a sectional chart, a quadrant shows the maximum elevation figure '3 7'. What does this mean?

• AA. The highest terrain or obstacle in the quadrant is 3,700 ft MSL
• BB. The tallest obstacle is 37 ft AGL
• CC. Class E starts at 3,700 ft
• DD. The area is a restricted zone

Which airspace generally needs no ATC authorization for sUAS operations at or below 400 ft AGL?

• AA. Class E surface area
• BB. Class C
• CC. Class B
• DD. Class G (uncontrolled)

Which TWO require ATC authorization before a Part 107 flight? Choose two.

Select 2 answers.

• AA. Class C airspace
• BB. A farm field in uncontrolled airspace
• CC. Class B airspace
• DD. Class G airspace away from airports

Under Part 107, the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds are:

• AA. 1 SM and clear of clouds
• BB. 3 SM, 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds
• CC. 5 SM, 1,000 ft below clouds
• DD. 3 SM and clear of clouds

Wind blowing around large buildings or over rough terrain creates which hazard for a small UAS?

• AA. Stable laminar flow
• BB. Mechanical turbulence and gusts
• CC. Increased visibility
• DD. Lower density altitude