FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)

B. Yes, but only if the operation occurs over a sparsely populated area and does not involve transporting another person's property for compensation

14 CFR 107.25 permits operating a sUAS from a moving land or water-borne vehicle provided the operation occurs over a sparsely populated area and the sUAS is not used to transport another person's property for compensation or hire; operations over a congested area from a moving aircraft are not addressed the same way. No waiver is required if these conditions are satisfied.

C. Operate the aircraft in a sustained hover above the crowd for an extended period

Category 1 aircraft weighing 0.55 lb or less may fly over people and moving vehicles without further restriction, but sustained flight over open-air assemblies still requires the aircraft to meet the exposed rotating parts standard; a sustained hover increases exposure time and risk, and while not itself disqualifying by weight, the scenario tests recognizing that any condition increasing injury risk (like unnecessary sustained hovering over a crowd) is a poor operational practice inconsistent with the intent of the categories, whereas normal transit flight is the expected profile.

A. Yes, momentary use of vision-aiding devices to enhance situational awareness is allowed

14 CFR 107.31 requires the remote pilot or visual observer to see the sUAS with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, except that momentary use of a vision-aiding device (such as binoculars) to enhance situational awareness is permitted.

A. 2,000 feet

Part 107.51 requires a small UAS to remain at least 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds, in addition to 500 feet below clouds and 1,000 feet above clouds.

A. NOTAMs applicable to the intended flight area

Section 107.49 requires the remote pilot in command to become familiar with information relevant to the intended operation, which includes reviewing applicable NOTAMs to identify TFRs, airspace changes, or other hazards along the flight route.

B. The UAS must broadcast identification and location information unless it is operated within a FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) or is otherwise excepted.

Under 14 CFR Part 89, most drones must broadcast identification, location, altitude, and control station information unless flown within a FRIA or under an exception (such as certain FAA-recognized amateur-built aircraft). Weight above 55 pounds is not the triggering factor, and Remote ID is unrelated to ADS-B.

A. To notify other airspace users, such as manned aircraft pilots, of the planned sUAS activity in the area

A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) alerts other airspace users, including manned aircraft pilots, to time-critical information such as planned sUAS operations, helping them avoid the area or exercise caution. It is a common condition attached to waivers for operations like BVLOS where the risk to other aircraft is higher.

A. 87 knots (100 mph)

14 CFR 107.51(a) limits small UAS groundspeed to a maximum of 87 knots, which is equivalent to 100 mph.

A. Cold temperatures slow the battery's internal chemical reactions, reducing available capacity and usable flight time

Low temperatures slow the electrochemical reactions inside lithium batteries, increasing internal resistance and reducing the amount of usable capacity, which shortens flight time and can cause voltage sag under load. Pilots should warm batteries to the manufacturer's recommended range before flight.

D. Falsification, reproduction, or alteration of records, which is prohibited under 107.5

14 CFR 107.5 prohibits making or causing to be made any fraudulent or intentionally false entry in any record or report required to be kept. This applies regardless of whether the aircraft is airworthy or later crashes.

B. Yes, because it occurs within a closed- or restricted-access site where everyone has been notified the sUAS may fly overhead

14 CFR 107.145 permits sustained flight over moving vehicles if the operation occurs within or over a closed- or restricted-access site and all people located inside those vehicles have been given notice that a small UAS may fly over them.

B. Frost disrupts smooth airflow over lifting and control surfaces, reducing lift and increasing drag

Even a thin layer of frost roughens surfaces and disrupts smooth airflow, which can significantly reduce lift and increase drag on rotor blades or airfoils. This principle applies to sUAS just as it does to manned aircraft, and frost should always be removed before flight.

D. 3 statute miles

Per 14 CFR 107.29, sUAS operating during periods of reduced visibility (including night) must be equipped with anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.

A. An area of concentrated pilot training or unusual aerial activity, with no entry restriction

An 'A-' designation on a sectional chart identifies an Alert Area, which warns pilots of a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity. No special clearance is legally required to enter, but extra vigilance is advised.

C. Special operating rules established by the FAA apply within the SFRA in addition to the normal rules for the underlying airspace class.

A Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) imposes additional FAA-established operating rules — such as specific procedures, equipment, or reporting requirements — layered on top of the normal rules for the underlying airspace class. It does not automatically prohibit flight or change the airspace classification.

B. No, because Part 107 requires minimum visibility of 3 statute miles from the control station

14 CFR 107.51 requires a minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles as observed from the location of the control station. With only 2 statute miles of visibility, the flight would not meet this requirement and cannot be legally conducted.

B. Monitor the aircraft's programmed lost-link behavior (such as return-to-home or auto-land) while maintaining visual observation and awareness of nearby hazards

Most sUAS are programmed with an automated lost-link procedure (such as return-to-home or auto-land) that activates when the control link is lost; the remote PIC should let this fail-safe execute while maintaining visual contact and situational awareness to protect people and property, rather than taking actions that could interfere with the fail-safe or abandon oversight of the aircraft.

B. Water vapor displaces heavier air molecules, making humid air less dense and reducing performance

Water vapor molecules are lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen molecules they displace, so humid air is actually less dense than dry air at the same temperature and pressure, reducing lift and power performance.

B. Yield the right of way to the manned aircraft and maneuver the sUAS to avoid a collision

14 CFR 107.37 requires the remote pilot to yield the right of way to all other aircraft, including manned aircraft, and to maneuver the sUAS to avoid a collision. sUAS have no priority over manned aircraft regardless of airspace class.

A. Crew resource management (CRM)

Crew resource management involves effectively using all available resources, including crew members, to reduce risk and improve situational awareness. Delegating lookout duties to a VO while the PIC manages telemetry and decision-making is a direct application of CRM principles adapted to small UAS operations.

A. The restricted area extends from the surface up to 12,000 feet MSL, so the entire area is restricted airspace regardless of the UAS's low operating altitude.

The notation 'SFC–12,000' indicates the restricted area extends vertically from the surface (SFC) up to 12,000 feet MSL. Because the area includes the surface, any UAS flight within the lateral boundaries — even at low altitude such as 300 feet AGL — is within the restricted airspace and requires permission from the controlling agency.

A. Warm front

A warm front has a shallow, gradually sloping boundary that pushes widespread stratiform clouds and steady precipitation far ahead of the surface position, often reducing visibility and ceilings over a large area for hours before passage. Cold fronts have a steep slope producing a narrower band of showers or thunderstorms that move through quickly.

A. Submit a further coordination request through LAANC or contact the FAA directly, since 250 feet exceeds the automatic facility map ceiling of 100 feet

LAANC provides automatic (near real-time) authorization only up to the grid's published maximum altitude; when a pilot needs to fly above that value, they must submit a further coordination request, which is reviewed manually by the FAA or ATC facility rather than approved automatically.

C. From 1 hour before to 1 hour after the game, so restricted from 12:00 p.m. to approximately game end plus 1 hour

Stadium TFRs under 14 CFR 99.7 apply to stadiums seating 30,000+ people for regular and post-season MLB, NFL, and NCAA Division I football games (and the Indianapolis 500), restricting flight within 3 NM and below 3,000 feet AGL from 1 hour before the scheduled start until 1 hour after the event ends; with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff, the restriction begins at 12:00 p.m.

A. No, Part 107 prohibits the carriage of hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR

14 CFR 107.36 prohibits sUAS operations from carrying hazardous materials, as defined by 49 CFR 171.8, regardless of aircraft weight, airspace class, or the availability of a waiver, since this prohibition is not waivable under Part 107.200.