Sample Questions

FAA Part 107 Sample Questions

6 practice questions with complete answer explanations.

Sample Questions

Question 1regulations

Under Part 107, the maximum groundspeed for a small UAS is:

A.100 mph (87 knots)✓ Correct

B.55 mph (55 knots)

C.150 mph

D.No limit if below 400 ft AGL

Explanation

Part 107: max groundspeed = 100 mph (87 knots).

Question 2airspace

Class D airspace typically extends from the surface to:

A.2,500 ft AGL (unless otherwise charted)✓ Correct

B.3,000 ft AGL

C.1,000 ft AGL

D.10,000 ft MSL

Explanation

Class D: surface to approximately 2,500 ft AGL around airports with operational control towers.

Question 3weather

A METAR report shows: WIND 27015KT. This means:

A.Wind from 270° (west) at 15 knots✓ Correct

B.Wind at 270 degrees to 15 knots gusting

C.Wind speed is 270 and direction is 15

D.15 mph westerly wind with gusts to 27

Explanation

METAR wind format: direction in degrees (270 = west) + speed in knots (15 knots).

Question 4accident-reporting

A remote pilot must report an accident to the FAA within 10 days if:

A.The operation causes serious injury to a person or damage to property exceeding $500✓ Correct

B.The drone crashes in any location

C.The drone flies into restricted airspace

D.Battery power drops below 10% mid-flight

Explanation

Part 107 accident reporting: required if serious injury or property damage > $500 (excluding the drone itself).

Question 5operations

You are flying over a crowd at an outdoor event without a waiver. This is:

A.A violation of Part 107 regulations✓ Correct

B.Legal if you stay below 400 ft AGL

C.Legal with the property owner's permission

D.Legal if you notify local law enforcement

Explanation

Flying over people requires a waiver (Part 107.39). Over moving vehicles requires a waiver (107.145).

Question 6laanc

LAANC provides drone pilots with:

A.Automated airspace authorization for controlled airspace operations✓ Correct

B.A TFR notification system

C.Weather briefings for flight planning

D.Registration of drones under 0.55 lbs

Explanation

LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) automates airspace authorization via apps like AirMap or Aloft.

Test-Taking Tips

1.Study the sectional aeronautical chart legend thoroughly — 15–20% of questions involve chart reading.
2.Memorize airspace classes A–G: ceilings, floors, equipment requirements, and speed limits.
3.METAR reading: practice translating a full METAR into plain English every day for a week.
4.Use Sporty's free Part 107 study course online — it's comprehensive and free.
5.Tony Northrup's Part 107 Drone Pilot Ground School on YouTube is the most popular free resource.
6.Take at least 3 full practice tests (60 questions, timed) before exam day — the chart questions take time.

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