Why this domain matters
Regulations is the single largest slice of the current Part 107 exam blueprint at 48% of scored items, and it is the most learnable: it is mostly a matter of memorizing fixed numbers and clear rules. Master the operating limitations in 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart B and you bank a major block of points.
The working model
Think of the rules in three buckets. First, the airman: who is allowed to act as the remote pilot in command (PIC) and what currency they must maintain. Second, the aircraft: registration and Remote ID. Third, the operation itself: the hard limits on altitude, speed, visibility, time of day, and who you may fly over.
A Part 107 waiver is available only for the sections listed in 14 CFR 107.205. That list includes visual-line-of-sight limits, multiple-aircraft limits, certain operating limits, and the operations-over-moving-vehicles rule in 107.145. The careless-or-reckless prohibition in 107.23 is not waivable. Always check the current 107.205 list instead of memorizing a broad 'everything but' shortcut.
Interactive rules console
Turn Part 107 limits into a go/no-go scan
Rule memory switchboard
Three legal paths
Use a Standard Remote ID drone, add a broadcast module, or fly at an FAA-recognized identification area.
Live ruling
Standard Part 107
Altitude allowance: 400 ft AGL
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Your call first
Pick the answer before you read the explanation.
Registration
For Part 107, register each drone you intend to operate, even below 0.55 lb.
All selected limits fit the standard rule set. Still check airspace, NOTAMs, people, and site hazards before launch.
Key facts to memorize
| Concept | What to know |
|---|---|
| Maximum altitude | 400 ft AGL, or within 400 ft of a structure you may fly up to 400 ft above that structure's uppermost limit. |
| Maximum groundspeed | 87 knots (100 mph). |
| Minimum visibility | 3 statute miles from the control station. |
| Cloud clearance | 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds. |
| Pilot eligibility | At least 16 years old, able to read/speak/write/understand English, and in a physical and mental condition to fly safely. |
| Registration | Every drone operated under Part 107 must be registered individually, including drones at or below 0.55 lb (250 g). Registration is $5 per aircraft and valid for 3 years through FAADroneZone. The sub-250 g exception is only for aircraft flown exclusively under the recreational exception. |
| Remote ID | Required for most operations. Three paths: a Standard Remote ID drone, a broadcast module, or flying within an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA). |
| Certificate currency | Complete the free online recurrent training (course ALC-677 on FAASafety.gov) every 24 calendar months. No paid retest. |
| Waivers | Only sections listed in 14 CFR 107.205 are waivable. Current examples include VLOS, multiple aircraft, selected operating limits, operations over people, and operations over moving vehicles. New applications use Aviation Safety Hub. |
| Accident reporting | Report to the FAA within 10 calendar days when an operation causes serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage of at least $500. |
| FAA inspection authority | The FAA may inspect or test the aircraft and request documents, records, or reports required by Part 107. |
| Falsification | Falsifying, reproducing, or altering certificates, records, authorizations, or reports can suspend or revoke a certificate or authorization. |
| Operations over people | Categories 1-4 are based on weight, injury risk, exposed rotating parts, declarations of compliance, and operational limits. |
| Operations over moving vehicles | Section 107.145 governs flight over occupants of moving vehicles. Categories 1-3 may use the restricted-site/notice path or avoid sustained flight; Category 4 must follow its airworthiness certificate and operating limitations. |
| Remote ID broadcasts | Standard Remote ID broadcasts control-station location/elevation and emergency status along with aircraft identity, position, altitude, velocity, and time. A broadcast module instead identifies the module and broadcasts the aircraft data, takeoff location/elevation, and time. |
| ADS-B/transponder rule | Small UAS may not use ADS-B Out or transponders unless otherwise authorized; Remote ID is the drone identification path. |
| Transporting property | Part 107 package carriage must stay within line of sight, inside one state, under 55 lb total takeoff weight, and cannot carry hazardous material. |
Flashcards
Active recall beats re-reading. Flip each card, say the answer out loud, then check yourself. Prefer paper? See all five flashcard decks.
UAG I / Regulations
48% of scored items
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14 learning / 0 known
Quick self-check
A short drill on this module. You get the explanation the moment you answer.
0 / 5 answered
A remote pilot wants to inspect a 600-ft radio tower at its very top. What is the highest altitude they may legally reach?
Which of these requires a Part 107 waiver in 2026?
How often must a Part 107 pilot complete recurrent training to stay current?
Which operation is not allowed under standard Part 107 rules?
A Standard Remote ID drone normally broadcasts which kind of information?
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Study material current as of July 2026 and sourced from the FAA (14 CFR Part 107, FAA UAS guidance, AC 90-48E, and current PSI test guidance). Flashcards and quiz items are original practice material, not the actual FAA exam questions. Educational, not legal advice. Verify current rules at faa.gov/uas before you fly.