FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsMedium
A remote pilot intends to conduct a Part 107 flight within the lateral boundaries of Class D airspace surrounding a towered airport. Before launching, what must she obtain?
- AA special VFR clearance issued to manned aircraft pilots
- BConfirmation that a Temporary Flight Restriction has been canceled
- CAuthorization from air traffic control, typically through LAANC or the FAA DroneZone
- DA certificate of waiver under 14 CFR 107.205
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Authorization from air traffic control, typically through LAANC or the FAA DroneZone
Operations in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and surface-area Class E) require prior authorization from ATC, most commonly obtained through the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) or via the FAA DroneZone. A waiver under 107.205 is only needed to exceed specific operating rules, not simply to enter controlled airspace, and special VFR clearances and TFR cancellations are unrelated.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Special VFR clearance applies to manned aircraft under IFR-like weather, not sUAS airspace access.
- B. There is no indication a TFR is in effect in this scenario.
- D. A waiver is for operations that exceed Part 107 rules, not simply for airspace access.
Controlled Airspace Authorization
Part 107 requires remote pilots to obtain ATC authorization before operating in Class B, C, D, or surface Class E airspace, typically via LAANC.
- LAANC provides near-real-time authorization for many airports
- DroneZone can be used when LAANC is unavailable
- Class G airspace requires no ATC authorization
Memory trick: B-C-D-E(surface) need a permission slip; G is free to fly.