FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsMedium
An agricultural spraying company wants a single remote pilot to simultaneously operate three sUAS at once during one mission to save time. Under standard Part 107 operating rules, this is:
- AAllowed without restriction, since Part 107 sets no limit on aircraft per pilot
- BProhibited unless the operator first obtains a certificate of waiver permitting multi-aircraft operation
- CProhibited under all circumstances, with no possibility of a waiver
- DAllowed as long as each aircraft weighs less than 5 pounds
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Prohibited unless the operator first obtains a certificate of waiver permitting multi-aircraft operation
14 CFR 107.35 states that a person may not act as a remote pilot in command or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at a time. This rule is listed as waivable under 107.205, so the operation is prohibited under standard rules but could be conducted if a certificate of waiver is obtained.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Part 107 does set this limit in 107.35; it is not unrestricted.
- C. 107.35 is a waivable section under 107.205, so it is not absolutely prohibited.
- D. Aircraft weight has no bearing on the one-aircraft-per-pilot restriction.
Operation of Multiple sUAS (107.35)
Prohibits a single remote pilot in command or visual observer from operating or observing more than one small UAS at the same time, unless a waiver is obtained.
- Applies to both RPIC and VO roles
- Listed as a waivable provision under 107.205
- Designed to ensure adequate attention to each aircraft's safety
Memory trick: One pilot, one drone — unless the FAA says 'go for more.'