Regulations

Question 1

What is the weight of a drone that classifies it as a sUAS?

Answer 1

Under but not including 55 lbs

Question 2

As a recreational drone pilot at what weight does a drone not have to be registered?

Answer 2

.55 lbs or less

Question 3

What is the minimum age you must be to get a drone license?

Answer 3

16 years

Question 4

How often do you need to register your drone?

Answer 4

3 years

Question 5

How much does it cost to register a drone?

Answer 5

For a recreational drone pilot $5 for all drones. Use same number for all drones. For Part 107 $5 per drone. New registration number for each drone.

Question 6

Under part 107 do all drones need to be registered?

Answer 6

Yes, even under .55lbs

Question 7

What happens if you don’t register your drones?

Answer 7

Civil penalties up to $27,500 and up to $250,000 for criminal penalties.

Question 8

How high can you fly your drone?

Answer 8

400 ft AGL

Question 9

How high can you fly over a structure?

Answer 9

If you are within 400 ft of structure you can fly 400 ft over the structure. If the structure is 200 ft you can fly 600 ft total. As a recreational pilot you can only fly 400 ft.

Question 10

When can you fly over 400 ft?

Answer 10

In flight emergency. Report to FAA upon request. If you avoid a collision with a manned aircraft you can go over 400 ft to avoid collision.

Question 11

Can you get a waiver to fly over 400 ft?

Answer 11

Yes, from FAA.

Question 12

Can you fly over 400 ft in controlled airspace? B, C, D, E2.

Answer 12

You cannot fly over 400 ft in controlled airspace, even over structures.

Question 13

What is the minimum visibility to fly your drone?

Answer 13

3 SM (Statuate miles)

Question 14

What distance can you fly close to clouds?

Answer 14

500 ft below clouds and 2000 ft horizontally from clouds.

Question 15

What is minimum distance to guy wires?

Answer 15

2000 ft

Question 16

Do you always need line of sight when flying your drone?

Answer 16

Yes. Brief moments you can look away

Question 17

Can you use aids for visual line of sight (VLOS)?

Answer 17

No. Corrective lenses are fine. No binoculars, etc.

Question 18

What is civil twilight?

Answer 18

30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Must have anti collision lights that are visible for 3 SM.

Question 19

How fast can you fly your drone?

Answer 19

100 mph or 87 knots.

Question 20

What is the minimum dollar amount to report an accident to FAA?

Answer 20

$500 not including drone. Repair or replace, whatever is lower.

Question 21

How long do you have to report accident?

Answer 21

10 days

Question 22

What type of injury and how long do you have to report to the FAA?

Answer 22

Serious injury, hospitalization, unconciousness. 10 days

Question 23

How long must you wait to fly after having alcohol?

Answer 23

8 hrs

Question 24

How old do you need to be to take the part 107 test?

Answer 24

You can take the test at 14 yrs old, but you can’t apply for a part 107 drone license until age 16.

Question 25

How old must you be to register a drone?

Answer 25

13 years old

Question 26

How long for 1 alcoholic drink to pass through our bodies?

Answer 26

3 hrs

Question 27

How long do you have to contact FAA when you change address for drone registration?

Answer 27

14 days

Question 28

What is the minimum height you can fly your drone over a wildlife refuge or marine sanctuary?

Answer 28

2000 ft.