FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)Airspace and Operating RequirementsMedium
A remote pilot is operating a small UAS near scattered clouds. To comply with 14 CFR Part 107 cloud clearance requirements, how far horizontally must the aircraft remain from the clouds?
- A2,000 feet
- B1,000 feet
- C5,000 feet
- D500 feet
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: 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.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. 1,000 feet is the required vertical distance above clouds, not the horizontal distance.
- C. 5,000 feet exceeds the actual Part 107 horizontal cloud clearance requirement.
- D. 500 feet is the required vertical distance below clouds, not the horizontal distance.
Cloud Clearance Requirements
Part 107 requires sUAS to stay 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.
- Applies to all Part 107 operations
- Designed to maintain separation from other aircraft in clouds
- Combined with the 3 statute mile visibility rule
Memory trick: '500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 out' keeps you clear of clouds.