FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsHard
A remote pilot is planning a flight in Class G airspace during daytime and needs to determine the minimum weather conditions required under Part 107. What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearance requirements?
- A3 statute miles visibility, and remain 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds
- B5 statute miles visibility, and remain clear of clouds at all times
- C3 statute miles visibility, and remain 1,000 feet below and 1 mile horizontally from clouds
- D1 statute mile visibility, clear of clouds
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 3 statute miles visibility, and remain 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds
14 CFR 107.51 requires minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles from the control station and cloud clearance of 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds during sUAS operations. These minimums apply regardless of airspace class as long as the operation is conducted under standard Part 107 rules.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. 5 statute miles exceeds the actual 3 sm requirement under Part 107.
- C. The cloud clearance distances listed do not match the correct 500/1,000/2,000 values.
- D. 1 statute mile and clear-of-clouds does not match the Part 107 weather minimums.
sUAS Weather Minimums (107.51)
Part 107 requires minimum 3 statute miles visibility and specific cloud clearance distances (500 ft below, 1,000 ft above, 2,000 ft horizontal) for all standard sUAS operations.
- Visibility: 3 statute miles from control station
- Cloud clearance: 500 ft below, 1,000 ft above, 2,000 ft horizontal
- Applies regardless of airspace class under standard 107 rules
Memory trick: '3 miles to see, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 to flee (clouds).'