FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)Airspace and Operating RequirementsEasy
A remote pilot plans to fly a small UAS within the lateral boundaries of Class B airspace surrounding a major international airport, at an altitude of only 150 feet AGL. What is required before this operation?
- AAuthorization is only needed if the flight occurs during daylight hours
- BNo authorization is needed below 200 feet regardless of airspace class
- CA visual observer must be posted, and no other authorization is necessary
- DATC authorization is required regardless of the planned altitude
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. ATC authorization is required regardless of the planned altitude
Class B airspace, shown with a solid blue line on sectional charts, is depicted from the surface up in its inner rings; sUAS operations within its lateral boundaries require air traffic control authorization at any altitude, even as low as 150 feet AGL.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Time of day does not affect the airspace authorization requirement.
- B. Altitude does not exempt an operator from the authorization requirement inside Class B boundaries.
- C. A visual observer does not replace the need for ATC authorization.
Class B Airspace
Controlled airspace around the busiest airports, depicted by a solid blue line; ATC authorization is required for sUAS operations at any altitude within its lateral limits.
- Solid blue line on sectional charts
- Surrounds major hub airports
- Authorization required regardless of altitude flown
Memory trick: Solid Blue = Big airport, Big authorization needed.