Roman Gonzalez

Question 1

How much should a unmanned aircraft weigh?

Answer 1

Less than 55 pounds. (25 kg)

Question 2

Should you always have visual line of sight on the drone? And who should have VLOS on the drone?

Answer 2

Yes, remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS. Also the visual observer.

Question 3

Does the unmanned aircraft need to be close enough to the Remote pilot when flying?

Answer 3

Yes, the the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS have to be close enough to it in case of emergency.

Question 4

Is it ok to fly a drone over people?

Answer 4

No, if the person is not apart of the operation, not under cover and not under a vehicle, you cannot fly over them.

Question 5

What are the rules of flying in the dark?

Answer 5

30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time with appropriate anti-collision lighting.

Question 6

When must you yield?

Answer 6

Must yield right of away to other aircrafts

Question 7

Are visual observers needed?

Answer 7

No, they are optional but helpful in tricky flights.

Question 9

Whats the maximum ground speed for a drone?

Answer 9

100 mph or 87 knots

Question 10

What is the maximum altitude to fly a drone?

Answer 10

400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a structure.

Question 11

What is the minimum weather visibility from the control station?

Answer 11

3 miles

Question 12

Operations in what class are allowed with the required ATC permission?

Answer 12

Class B, C, D and E

Question 13

Do you need permission from ATC to fly in class G airspace?

Answer 13

No you could fly without permission.

Question 14

Can you operate two drones at one time?

Answer 14

No person may act as a remote pilot in command or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time. 

Question 15

Can you fly a drone on a moving aircraft?

Answer 15

NO!

Question 16

Can you operate a drone from a moving vehicle?

Answer 16

No operations from a moving vehicle are allowed unless you are flying over a sparsely populated area.

Question 17

Can you operate a drone careless?

Answer 17

No, no careless or reckless operations. 

Question 18

Is there rules for caring material on drones?

Answer 18

Yes, you cannot carry hazardous materials.

Question 19

Is it bad to not inspect a drone before flying

Answer 19

Yes, it requires preflight inspection by the remote pilot in command. 

Question 20

Can you operate a drone if you have a physical or mental condition allowing for a unsafe flight?

Answer 20

No, it states that a person may not operate a small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS.

Answer 21

Foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft are allowed to operate under part 107 if they satisfy the requirements of part 375. 

Answer 22

External load operations are allowed if the object being carried by the unmanned aircraft is securely attached and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. 

Answer 23

Transportation of property for compensation or hire allowed provided that— ○ The aircraft, including its attached systems, payload and cargo weigh less than 55 pounds total; ○ The flight is conducted within visual line of sight and not from a moving vehicle or aircraft; and ○ The flight occurs wholly within the bounds of a State and does not involve transport between (1) Hawaii and another place in Hawaii through airspace outside Hawaii; (2) the District of Columbia and another place in the District of Columbia; or (3) a territory or possession of the United States and another place in the same territory or possession. 

Answer 24

Most of the restrictions discussed above are waivable if the applicant demonstrates that his or her operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver.Remote Pilot in Command Certification and Responsibilities 

Answer 25

Establishes a remote pilot in command position.

Answer 26

person operating a small UAS must either hold a remote pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating or be under the direct supervision of a person who does hold a remote pilot certificate (remote pilot in command).