FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsEasy
A remote pilot is conducting a sUAS flight for a commercial video shoot. During the flight, a manned aircraft unexpectedly enters the sUAS's operating area from the right. Which action is required of the remote pilot?
- AContinue the flight, as sUAS have right-of-way over manned aircraft.
- BIncrease altitude to avoid the manned aircraft.
- CManeuver the sUAS to the left to avoid the manned aircraft.
- DYield the right-of-way to the manned aircraft.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Yield the right-of-way to the manned aircraft.
14 CFR Part 107.37(a) clearly states that each remote pilot in command must yield the right-of-way to all aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; sUAS must always yield to manned aircraft.
- B. Increasing altitude might put the sUAS into the path of the manned aircraft; the primary goal is to yield.
- C. While maneuvering might be necessary, the primary requirement is to yield the right-of-way, which often means moving away or landing.
Right-of-Way (sUAS)
A small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) must always yield the right-of-way to all other aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles.
- sUAS always yields to manned aircraft.
- Avoidance is the responsibility of the remote pilot.
- This is a fundamental safety regulation.
Memory trick: Drone yields to everyone, like a small car to a big truck.