FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsHard
A remote pilot wants to release a small package from her sUAS during a delivery demonstration flight conducted under Part 107. According to 14 CFR 107.23, this release of an object during flight is permitted provided that:
- AIt does not create an undue hazard to persons or property
- BThe object weighs less than 0.55 pounds including its packaging
- CA separate Part 91 waiver has first been obtained from the FAA
- DThe release occurs only over sparsely populated rural areas
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. It does not create an undue hazard to persons or property
14 CFR 107.23(b) prohibits allowing an object to be dropped from a small UAS in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property, but it does not set a specific weight limit, require a Part 91 waiver, or restrict releases to rural areas. As long as the drop does not create a hazard, it is permitted.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. There is no specific weight threshold in 107.23 governing dropped objects.
- C. Part 91 waivers are unrelated; any needed relief would come from Part 107 waivers, not a blanket requirement here.
- D. The rule is hazard-based, not tied to population density of the drop location.
Dropping Objects (107.23(b))
A small UAS may release objects in flight as long as doing so does not create an undue hazard to persons or property.
- No specific weight limit is set by the rule
- Applies to both cargo delivery and other in-flight releases
- Violations fall under careless or reckless operation enforcement
Memory trick: Drop it only if it won't drop trouble on someone.