FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsMedium
A remote pilot is planning a sUAS aerial inspection of a historic bridge located within a National Security Area (NSA). Which of the following is true regarding operations in an NSA?
- AOperations are prohibited at all times within an NSA.
- BAuthorization from the controlling agency is required to operate in an NSA.
- CNSAs are established for military training and are not restricted to sUAS.
- DPilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through an NSA.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through an NSA.
National Security Areas (NSAs) are areas where there is a need for increased security and safety of ground facilities. Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through these areas, but flight is not prohibited unless specific NOTAMs are issued.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Operations are not necessarily prohibited at all times; voluntary avoidance is requested.
- B. Authorization is not required to enter an NSA unless a NOTAM specifies otherwise.
- C. NSAs are established for security of ground facilities, not primarily military training, and voluntary avoidance applies to all aircraft.
National Security Area (NSA)
Airspace established at locations where there is a requirement for increased security and safety of ground facilities. Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through these areas.
- Voluntary avoidance requested, not prohibited unless NOTAM issued.
- Established for security of ground facilities.
- Depicted on sectional charts with a dashed magenta line and text.
Memory trick: NSA: 'No, Seriously, Avoid!'