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Part 107 regulations practice test

20 questions · Updated October 6, 2026

Regulations are 15–25% of the test. These are the questions you can answer from memory: the operating limits, who may fly, what to report and when, and what changes at night. Learn the numbers and this area becomes free points.

What this test covers

Operating limits (400 feet, 87 knots, 3 statute miles), eligibility and certification, keeping your knowledge current, safety event reporting, night and twilight rules, and the general operating rules in 14 CFR Part 107.

Question 1 of 20 · Regulations

Without a waiver, what is the maximum altitude at which a small unmanned aircraft may be flown under Part 107?

  1. A400 feet AGL, or higher if flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and no more than 400 feet above the structure's uppermost limit
  2. B400 feet MSL, regardless of nearby structures
  3. C500 feet AGL, or 1,000 feet AGL over congested areas
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A. 400 feet AGL, or higher if flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and no more than 400 feet above the structure's uppermost limit

Part 107 limits altitude to 400 feet above ground level. The one exception: within a 400-foot radius of a structure you may fly up to 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit.

Source: 14 CFR §107.51(b)

Question 2 of 20 · Regulations

What minimum flight visibility, measured from the control station, does Part 107 require?

  1. A1 statute mile
  2. B3 statute miles
  3. C5 statute miles
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B. 3 statute miles

Flight visibility observed from the control station must be at least 3 statute miles. Flight visibility is the average slant distance at which prominent objects can be seen and identified.

Source: 14 CFR §107.51(c)

Question 3 of 20 · Regulations

What minimum distance from clouds must a small unmanned aircraft maintain?

  1. A500 feet below and 1,000 feet horizontally
  2. B1,000 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally
  3. C500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally
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C. 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally

The aircraft must stay at least 500 feet below a cloud and at least 2,000 feet horizontally from it.

Source: 14 CFR §107.51(d)

Question 4 of 20 · Regulations

Your drone strikes a parked car during a Part 107 operation and the repair estimate is $900. No one is hurt. What must you do?

  1. AReport the event to the FAA within 10 calendar days
  2. BReport the event to the NTSB within 24 hours
  3. CNothing, because no one was injured
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A. Report the event to the FAA within 10 calendar days

The remote PIC must report to the FAA within 10 calendar days any operation causing serious injury, loss of consciousness, or damage to property (other than the drone) unless the repair cost is $500 or less, or the property's fair market value is $500 or less if it is a total loss.

Source: 14 CFR §107.9

Question 5 of 20 · Regulations

What must be true before a remote pilot may fly a small UA at night under Part 107 without a waiver?

  1. AThe aircraft must carry a transponder and the pilot must hold a night waiver
  2. BThe pilot must have completed the initial knowledge test or training after April 6, 2021, and the aircraft must have anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles
  3. CThe operation must take place in Class G airspace with a visual observer present
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B. The pilot must have completed the initial knowledge test or training after April 6, 2021, and the aircraft must have anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles

Night operations are allowed when the remote PIC has passed the initial test or completed training under §107.65 after April 6, 2021, and the aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles with a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision.

Source: 14 CFR §107.29(a)

Question 6 of 20 · Regulations

What is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107?

  1. A87 knots (100 mph)
  2. B100 knots (115 mph)
  3. C55 knots (63 mph)
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A. 87 knots (100 mph)

Groundspeed may not exceed 87 knots, which is 100 miles per hour.

Source: 14 CFR §107.51(a)

Question 7 of 20 · Regulations

Outside Alaska, which period counts as civil twilight for Part 107 operations?

  1. AFrom 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
  2. B30 minutes before official sunrise until sunrise, and from official sunset until 30 minutes after sunset
  3. CAny time the sun is less than 6 degrees above the horizon
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B. 30 minutes before official sunrise until sunrise, and from official sunset until 30 minutes after sunset

Except in Alaska, civil twilight is the 30 minutes before official sunrise and the 30 minutes after official sunset. Flying in civil twilight requires anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.

Source: 14 CFR §107.29(b)–(c)

Question 8 of 20 · Regulations

During a night flight, when may the remote PIC reduce the intensity of the drone's anti-collision lighting?

  1. ANever; the lighting must remain at full intensity
  2. BWhen the remote PIC determines it is in the interest of safety because of operating conditions
  3. COnly when a visual observer is being used
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B. When the remote PIC determines it is in the interest of safety because of operating conditions

The remote PIC may reduce the intensity of the anti-collision lighting, but may not turn it off, if operating conditions make that in the interest of safety.

Source: 14 CFR §107.29(a)(2)

Question 9 of 20 · Regulations

To keep exercising the privileges of a remote pilot certificate, what must you have completed within the previous 24 calendar months?

  1. AA flight review with an FAA inspector
  2. BAn initial knowledge test or recurrent training covering the §107.73 knowledge areas
  3. CAt least 10 hours of logged flight time
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B. An initial knowledge test or recurrent training covering the §107.73 knowledge areas

Recency requires passing the initial knowledge test or completing recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months. Part 61 pilots with a current flight review may instead complete the §107.74 training.

Source: 14 CFR §107.65

Question 10 of 20 · Regulations

An applicant fails the initial remote pilot knowledge test. How soon may they retake it?

  1. AImmediately, with a new endorsement
  2. BAfter 14 calendar days
  3. CAfter 30 calendar days
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B. After 14 calendar days

An applicant who fails a knowledge test may not reapply for the test for 14 calendar days.

Source: 14 CFR §107.71

Question 11 of 20 · Regulations

What is the minimum age to be eligible for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating?

  1. A14 years
  2. B16 years
  3. C18 years
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B. 16 years

An applicant must be at least 16 years old and able to read, speak, write and understand English.

Source: 14 CFR §107.61(a)

Question 12 of 20 · Regulations

For how long is a temporary remote pilot certificate issued?

  1. AUp to 60 calendar days
  2. BUp to 90 calendar days
  3. CUp to 120 calendar days
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C. Up to 120 calendar days

A temporary certificate is issued for up to 120 calendar days, until the permanent certificate arrives or the application is denied.

Source: 14 CFR §107.64(a)

Question 13 of 20 · Regulations

You move to a new permanent mailing address. How long can you keep exercising your remote pilot privileges without notifying the FAA?

  1. A30 days
  2. B60 days
  3. CUntil your certificate is renewed
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A. 30 days

After a change of permanent mailing address, you may not exercise the certificate's privileges beyond 30 days unless you have notified the FAA by letter or through the FAA website.

Source: 14 CFR §107.77(c)

Question 14 of 20 · Regulations

Who may ask to inspect your remote pilot certificate while you are exercising its privileges?

  1. AA Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer
  2. BThe owner of any property the drone flies over
  3. COnly an FAA aviation safety inspector
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A. A Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer

You must present your certificate and identification on request of the FAA, an authorized NTSB representative, any Federal, State or local law enforcement officer, or an authorized TSA representative.

Source: 14 CFR §107.7(a)(2)

Question 15 of 20 · Regulations

Where must your remote pilot certificate be when you exercise its privileges?

  1. AOn file with your employer
  2. BIn your physical possession and readily accessible
  3. CUploaded to the FAA DroneZone account
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B. In your physical possession and readily accessible

The remote PIC must have the certificate and identification in their physical possession and readily accessible.

Source: 14 CFR §107.7(a)(1)

Question 16 of 20 · Regulations

Under what conditions may you operate a small UA from a moving land vehicle?

  1. AOnly when a visual observer rides in the vehicle
  2. BOnly over a sparsely populated area, and not while carrying another person's property for compensation or hire
  3. CNever, without a waiver
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B. Only over a sparsely populated area, and not while carrying another person's property for compensation or hire

Operating from a moving land or water vehicle is allowed only over a sparsely populated area and when the drone is not transporting someone else's property for compensation or hire. Operating from a moving aircraft is never allowed.

Source: 14 CFR §107.25

Question 17 of 20 · Regulations

May a remote pilot operate a small UAS from a moving aircraft under Part 107?

  1. AYes, if the aircraft is flying over a sparsely populated area
  2. BYes, if the remote pilot is not also the pilot of the aircraft
  3. CNo, operation from a moving aircraft is prohibited
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C. No, operation from a moving aircraft is prohibited

Part 107 prohibits operating a small UAS from a moving aircraft.

Source: 14 CFR §107.25(a)

Question 18 of 20 · Regulations

Without a waiver, how many unmanned aircraft may one person operate at the same time as remote PIC or person manipulating the controls?

  1. AOne
  2. BTwo, if both stay within visual line of sight
  3. CAny number, if the flights are automated
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A. One

A person may not manipulate the controls of, or act as remote PIC or visual observer for, more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time. Automation does not change this.

Source: 14 CFR §107.35

Question 19 of 20 · Regulations

A client asks you to deliver a small container of flammable fuel with your drone. What does Part 107 say?

  1. AIt is allowed if the container weighs less than 5 pounds
  2. BIt is allowed with a waiver from the FAA
  3. CA small UA may not carry hazardous material
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C. A small UA may not carry hazardous material

A small unmanned aircraft may not carry hazardous material as defined in 49 CFR 171.8. This rule is not on the list of rules that can be waived.

Source: 14 CFR §107.36; §107.205

Question 20 of 20 · Regulations

A manned helicopter approaches the area where your drone is operating. What is required?

  1. AThe helicopter must yield, because the drone was there first
  2. BThe drone must yield the right of way and may not pass over, under, or ahead of the helicopter unless well clear
  3. CThe drone may continue if it stays below 400 feet AGL
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B. The drone must yield the right of way and may not pass over, under, or ahead of the helicopter unless well clear

A small UA must yield the right of way to all aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles, and may not pass over, under, or ahead of them unless well clear.

Source: 14 CFR §107.37(a)

The regulations people miss most

  • The 400-foot rule has an exception. Within a 400-foot radius of a structure you may fly up to 400 feet above its top (§107.51(b)).
  • Reporting is about damage to other property. Report within 10 days for serious injury, loss of consciousness, or damage over $500 to anything other than the drone itself (§107.9).
  • Twilight needs lights too. Anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles is required at night and during civil twilight (§107.29).
  • Moving house has a deadline. Tell the FAA within 30 days, or you may not use your certificate after that (§107.77).

All of these, with sources, are on the Part 107 cheat sheet.

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