Part 107 loading and performance practice questions

Practice weight, balance, load factor, density altitude, battery margins, and performance decisions with explained answers.

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01
Adding a heavier payload to a small unmanned aircraft will most likely:
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02
An improperly balanced payload that shifts the drone's center of gravity is most likely to cause:
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03
Flying a drone in cold temperatures most commonly affects performance by:
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04
When determining whether a planned flight is within the drone's capability, a remote pilot should primarily consult:
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05
If the manufacturer publishes endurance, payload, wind, and temperature limits for a small UAS, the remote pilot should:
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06
Why should a remote pilot plan a battery reserve instead of using the full advertised flight time?
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07
A payload mounted far to one side of the aircraft most directly creates a risk of:
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08
As bank angle increases in a level turn, the aircraft's load factor:
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09
A fixed-wing aircraft's normal stall speed is 40 knots. In a steep, level bank, what generally happens to stall speed?
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10
The manufacturer lists a maximum gross takeoff weight for your drone. Exceeding it:
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By Joel KellyReviewed July 15, 2026Original questions mapped to the current FAA/PSI UAG scored areas

Primary sources:FAA UAS ACS PSI UAG Applicant Information Bulletin 14 CFR Part 107

Part 107 loading and performance practice questions

Work the question before opening the answer.

Adding a heavier payload to a small unmanned aircraft will most likely:

An improperly balanced payload that shifts the drone's center of gravity is most likely to cause:

Flying a drone in cold temperatures most commonly affects performance by:

When determining whether a planned flight is within the drone's capability, a remote pilot should primarily consult:

If the manufacturer publishes endurance, payload, wind, and temperature limits for a small UAS, the remote pilot should:

Why should a remote pilot plan a battery reserve instead of using the full advertised flight time?

A payload mounted far to one side of the aircraft most directly creates a risk of:

As bank angle increases in a level turn, the aircraft's load factor:

A fixed-wing aircraft's normal stall speed is 40 knots. In a steep, level bank, what generally happens to stall speed?

The manufacturer lists a maximum gross takeoff weight for your drone. Exceeding it:

Practice another scored area