Airspace Classification - FAA Part 107 Drone Quiz

Question 1

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

Answer

the surface up to and including 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 2

Can a remote PIC fly an sUAS in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but extreme caution should be exercised.

Answer

No, MOAs are strictly prohibited for civil UAS.

Answer

Yes, but only if the PIC holds a special security clearance.

Question 3

What kind of airspace is depicted on a sectional chart by a hatched blue area?

Accepted Answer

Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area.

Answer

Class C airspace.

Answer

Military Operations Area (MOA).

Question 4

A National Security Area (NSA) is depicted by a thick, dashed magenta line. What are the rules for flying an sUAS in an NSA?

Accepted Answer

Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through the NSA, but it may be temporarily prohibited by a NOTAM.

Answer

Flight is permanently prohibited under all circumstances.

Answer

Authorization must be requested via LAANC.

Question 5

What does an 'R' followed by a number (e.g., R-2503) indicate on a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

A Restricted Area.

Answer

A Radar approach control zone.

Answer

A Recreational drone flying area.

Question 6

Can a Part 107 remote pilot operate an sUAS in Class A airspace?

Accepted Answer

No, sUAS operations are limited to a maximum of 400 feet AGL (or 400 feet above a structure), well below Class A.

Answer

Yes, with ATC authorization.

Answer

Yes, if the drone is IFR equipped.

Question 7

What must a remote pilot obtain before operating a small UAS in Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Answer

A waiver from the FAA Administrator.

Answer

A Mode C transponder.

Question 8

Under what condition can you operate a drone in a Restricted Area?

Accepted Answer

If you have permission from the controlling agency.

Answer

It is never allowed under any circumstances.

Answer

If you are flying purely for recreational purposes.

Question 9

Since drones cannot fly above 400 feet AGL (without being near a structure), how does the 2,000-foot AGL requested minimum altitude over National Wildlife Refuges affect drone pilots?

Accepted Answer

Drone pilots should generally avoid operating over these areas to comply with the requested minimum.

Answer

Drone pilots must apply for a waiver to fly at 2,000 feet.

Answer

The rule only applies to manned aircraft; drones are exempt.

Question 10

You are checking LAANC for authorization to fly in Class C airspace. The grid you want to fly in shows a '0'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Auto-approval is not available; you must apply for further coordination via DroneZone or a LAANC USS.

Answer

Flight is strictly prohibited and no authorization will ever be granted.

Answer

You can fly up to 400 feet, as the 0 means no manned aircraft are present.

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