FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsEasy
A remote pilot flies his sUAS at high speed through a crowded outdoor market, weaving between pedestrians and food stalls to get dramatic footage, without regard for the safety of people or property nearby. Which regulation does this operation most directly violate?
- A14 CFR 107.7 — Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance
- B14 CFR 107.36 — Carriage of hazardous material
- C14 CFR 107.51 — Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft
- D14 CFR 107.23 — Careless or reckless operation
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. 14 CFR 107.23 — Careless or reckless operation
14 CFR 107.23 prohibits operating a small UAS in a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another. Weaving at high speed through a crowded market clearly fits this prohibition, not the other cited sections.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 107.7 concerns document/aircraft inspection by the FAA, not flight conduct.
- B. No hazardous materials are involved in this scenario.
- C. 107.51 covers speed/altitude limits, not reckless endangerment of people.
Careless or Reckless Operation (107.23)
Prohibits operating a small UAS in a manner that endangers the life or property of another, and prohibits allowing hazardous objects to be dropped from the aircraft.
- Applies to any operation that endangers people or property
- Covers both flight maneuvers and dropped objects
- Enforcement can include certificate suspension or revocation
Memory trick: CARE-less flying = Crash risk to people/property.