FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsEasy
A remote pilot in command is preparing for a sUAS flight near a remote airport with an operating control tower. To legally operate within the Class D airspace surrounding this airport, the remote pilot must obtain:
- AA NOTAM for sUAS operations in Class D airspace.
- BA verbal clearance from the air traffic control tower prior to takeoff.
- CAirspace authorization for that specific Class D airspace from the FAA.
- DA Certificate of Waiver from the FAA, specifically for Class D operations.
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Correct answer: C. Airspace authorization for that specific Class D airspace from the FAA.
To operate a sUAS in any controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, or E surface areas), a remote pilot must obtain airspace authorization from the FAA for that specific airspace. This is typically done through LAANC or DroneZone.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. NOTAMs provide information about changes to the National Airspace System, they are not authorizations.
- B. Verbal ATC clearance is for manned aircraft entering controlled airspace, not for sUAS which require prior authorization.
- D. A Certificate of Waiver is for specific rules that cannot be met, not standard airspace access.
Controlled Airspace Authorization (107.41)
Prior authorization from the FAA is required before operating a sUAS in Class B, C, D, or E surface areas.
- Applies to Class B, C, D, and E surface area airspace.
- Can be obtained via LAANC or DroneZone.
- Must be obtained before the flight begins.
Memory trick: Authorization Unlocks Airspace