FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsMedium
A remote pilot plans to conduct a sUAS survey flight entirely within Class G airspace over rural farmland, more than 5 miles from any airport. What airspace authorization must the pilot obtain from ATC before this flight?
- AThe pilot must contact the nearest ATC facility by radio immediately before launch
- BA manual airspace authorization request must be submitted at least 90 days in advance
- CA LAANC authorization must be obtained prior to takeoff
- DNo ATC authorization is required to operate sUAS in Class G airspace under Part 107
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. No ATC authorization is required to operate sUAS in Class G airspace under Part 107
Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace, and Part 107 does not require any ATC authorization to operate within it, provided all other Part 107 rules (such as altitude limits) are followed. Authorization requirements under 107.41 apply only to controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and surface E).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Radio contact with ATC is not a Part 107 requirement for sUAS operations.
- B. Manual authorization requests apply to controlled airspace without LAANC coverage.
- C. LAANC is only required for controlled airspace, not Class G.
Class G Airspace Authorization
Class G is uncontrolled airspace where Part 107 sUAS operations require no ATC authorization, subject to standard Part 107 operating rules.
- Uncontrolled airspace, no ATC authorization needed
- Standard altitude and visibility rules still apply
- Controlled airspace (B, C, D, surface E) requires authorization under 107.41
Memory trick: 'Green light in Class G — go without asking'