FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)Airspace and Operating RequirementsMedium
A remote pilot is hired to capture aerial footage of a car dealership's promotional event, which will include the UAS flying over vehicles being driven around a closed lot for the video. Under 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart D, what must be true for this operation to be conducted legally over the moving vehicles?
- AA Part 107 waiver is always required for any UAS operation over a moving vehicle.
- BThe operation is legal only if all vehicles travel below 15 mph.
- CThe UAS may not maintain sustained flight over the moving vehicles unless the operation occurs within or over a closed- or restricted-access site.
- DThe operation is never permitted regardless of conditions.
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Correct answer: C. The UAS may not maintain sustained flight over the moving vehicles unless the operation occurs within or over a closed- or restricted-access site.
Under 14 CFR 107.145, sustained flight over moving vehicles is permitted only within or over a closed- or restricted-access site (or under other qualifying conditions for the appropriate operating category), such as a controlled dealership lot where participants are aware of the operation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A waiver is not always required if the operation fits within Subpart D's category conditions.
- B. There is no specific speed threshold like 15 mph in the regulation; the site-access condition governs instead.
- D. Operations over moving vehicles are permitted under specific conditions, not outright banned.
Operations Over Moving Vehicles
Part 107 Subpart D rule requiring that sustained flight over a moving vehicle occur only within or over a closed- or restricted-access site, unless other category conditions are met.
- Governed by 14 CFR 107.145
- Closed/restricted-access site required for sustained overflight
- Applies in addition to Category 1–4 operations over people rules
- Occupants of stationary vehicles must be notified in certain cases
Memory trick: 'Closed lot, open shot' — moving vehicles need a controlled site.